Jeremiah

[ jer-uh-mahy-uh ]

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noun

a Major Prophet of the 6th and 7th centuries b.c.
a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Jer.
a male given name.

Jeremiah

/ ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪə /

noun

Old Testament
1. a major prophet of Judah from about 626 to 587 bc
2. the book containing his oracles
a person who habitually prophesies doom or denounces contemporary society

Jeremiah

A major Israelite prophet ; also, a book of the Old Testament that chronicles his life and records his angry lamentations about the wickedness of his people.

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Notes

A “jeremiad” is any long lamentation or angry denunciation.

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Other Words From

Jer·e·mi·an Jer·e·mi·an·ic [jer-, uh, -mahy-, an, -ik]; adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeremiah¹

From Late Latin Jeremias, Hieremias, from Greek Hieremíās, from Hebrew Yirmĕyāh(ū) “God is high; God will exalt”

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Example Sentences

And in the meantime, audiences still want diverse stories and will show up to authentic movies they feel represent them, said Jeremiah Abraham, chief executive of multicultural marketing and communications firm Tremendous.

From Los Angeles Times

He was less Jeremiah and more John the Baptist, preparing the way for who would ultimately save L.A.:

From Los Angeles Times

Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter was one of Andy Reid’s favorite players when Reid coached the Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

Windward 74, Long Beach Millikan 52: Jeremiah Hampton finished with 17 points for the Wildcats, who resume Gold Coast League play this week.

From Los Angeles Times

The man who handed him the gun - Jeremiah Williams, 30, of Wave Close, Walsall - was arrested a few days later.

From BBC

jeremiad Jérémie

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