Arimathea

English

Alternative forms

Arimathaea, Harimathaea, Harimathea

Etymology

Ancient Greek Ἀριμαθέα (Arimathéa)

Proper noun

Arimathea

(historical) A city of Judea, the reported home of Joseph of Arimathea, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.

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