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amen
1[ ey-men, ah-men ]
interjection
- it is so; so be it (used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement to express solemn ratification or agreement).
adverb
- verily; truly.
noun
- an utterance of the interjection “amen.”
- a musical setting for such an utterance.
- an expression of concurrence or assent:
The committee gave its amen to the proposal.
Amen
2[ ah-muhn ]
noun
- a primeval deity worshiped especially at Thebes, the personification of air or breath represented as either a ram or a goose (later identified with Amen-Ra).
amen
1/ ˌeɪˈmɛn; ˌɑːˈmɛn /
interjection
- so be it!: a term used at the end of a prayer or religious statement
noun
- the use of the word amen, as at the end of a prayer
- say amen toto express strong approval of or support for (an assertion, hope, etc)
Amen
2/ ˈɑːə /
noun
- Egyptian myth a local Theban god, having a ram's head and symbolizing life and fertility, identified by the Egyptians with the national deity Amen-Ra
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of amen1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of amen1
Example Sentences
“We hope that God the Almighty returns the dear president and his colleagues in full health to the arms of the nation,” Khamenei said, drawing an “amen” from the worshipers he was addressing.
On Monday, Abdullah gathered in worship with a group of supporters outside the third-floor courtroom, ending their prayer with “Ase” — a saying popular among activists that loosely translates to “amen and power to the people.”
Except — and this is important — she was holding up an amen corner.
“Life without end, amen,” he said, “and let there be sunshine!”
I fisted my hands at my sides and stood through it, echoing amen when it was appropriate.
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