Amorites is a historical term referring to an ancient Near Eastern people who inhabited parts of Mesopotamia and Syria during the 2nd millennium BCE. In scholarly and biblical contexts, the term denotes a group named in various ancient sources; it can also describe people associated with Amor. The word is chiefly encountered in anthropology, archaeology, and biblical studies. It is a plural noun used for a specific ethnic group and their language family influences.
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