Definition of Amen

1. Noun. A primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes.

Exact synonyms: Amon, Amun
Generic synonyms: Egyptian Deity

Definition of Amen

1. interj., adv., & n. An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily.

2. v. t. To say Amen to; to sanction fully.

Definition of Amen

1. Proper noun. An English surname. ¹

2. Adverb. At the end of Judeo-Christian prayers: so be it. ¹

3. Adverb. At the end of a creed or in Biblical translations: truly, verily. ¹

4. Interjection. An expression of strong agreement. ¹

5. Noun. An instance of saying ‘amen’. ¹

6. Noun. A title of Christ; the Faithful One (especially with reference to Revelation 3:14) ¹

7. Verb. To say Amen. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Amen

1. a word used at the end of a prayer to express agreement [n -S]

Medical Definition of Amen

1. & [L. Amen, Gr, Heb. Amn certainly, truly. An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily. It is used as a noun, to demote: concurrence in belief, or in a statement; assent; the final word or act; Christ as being one who is true and faithful. "And let all the people say, Amen." (Ps. Cvi. 48) "Amen, amen, I say to thee, except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God." (John II. 3. Rhemish Trans) To say amen to, to approve warmly; to concur in heartily or emphatically; to ratify; as, I say Amen to all. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amen

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