ἘΠΙΓΑΜΒΡΙΑΝ, ἐπιγαμβριαν
EPIGAMBRIAN, epigambrian
Sounds Like: eh-pee-GAM-bree-ahn
Translations: marriage alliance, relationship by marriage, affinity
From the root: ἘΠΙΓΑΜΒΡΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a relationship formed through marriage, specifically a marriage alliance or affinity. It describes the bond created between families or individuals through the act of marriage, rather than by blood. It is a compound word derived from the prefix ἐπί (epi, meaning 'upon' or 'in addition to') and γάμβρος (gambros, meaning 'son-in-law' or 'brother-in-law'), indicating a connection 'upon' or 'through' a son-in-law or similar marital relation.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 9:23
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