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postexilian

post·ex·il·ic
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohst-eg-zil-ik, -ek-sil-]
    • /ˌpoʊst ɛgˈzɪl ɪk, -ɛkˈsɪl-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohst-eg-zil-ik, -ek-sil-]
    • /ˌpoʊst ɛgˈzɪl ɪk, -ɛkˈsɪl-/

Definitions of postexilian word

  • adjective postexilian being or occurring subsequent to the exile of the Jews in Babylonia 597–538 b.c. 1
  • adjective postexilian existing or occurring after the Babylonian exile of the Jews (587–539 bc) 0

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Origin of postexilian

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; post- + exilic

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Parts of speech for Postexilian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

postexilian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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