Adullamite

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈdʌləˌmaɪt/

Definitions of adullamite

noun a member of a group of political malcontents or rebels

Example Sentences

A1 The adullamite was known for their expertise in farming.

A2 The adullamite community lived in a secluded valley.

B1 The adullamites were skilled in pottery making.

B2 The adullamite leader was respected by all in the region.

C1 The adullamites were known for their unique cultural practices.

C2 The adullamite society had a complex political structure.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Adullamites

Example Sentences

A1 The adullamite man lived in a small village.

A2 She found the adullamite house charming with its rustic decor.

B1 The adullamite community had a strong sense of tradition.

B2 The adullamite culture was known for its unique customs.

C1 The adullamite language is considered a rare dialect.

C2 The adullamite artifacts were carefully preserved in the museum.

Examples of adullamite in a Sentence

formal The Adullamites were a group of rebels in ancient Israel who opposed King David.

informal I heard that the Adullamites were causing trouble again in the neighboring village.

slang Those Adullamites are always up to no good.

figurative Being an Adullamite in this situation means going against the established authority.

Grammatical Forms of adullamite

past tense

adullamited

plural

adullamites

comparative

more adullamite

superlative

most adullamite

present tense

adullamites

future tense

will adullamite

perfect tense

have adullamited

continuous tense

is adullamiting

singular

adullamite

positive degree

adullamite

infinitive

to adullamite

gerund

adullamiting

participle

adullamiting

Origin and Evolution of adullamite

First Known Use: 0017 year
Language of Origin: Hebrew
Story behind the word: The word 'adullamite' originates from the biblical story of David taking refuge in the cave of Adullam.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to David's followers who gathered in the cave of Adullam, the term 'adullamite' later evolved to describe a political faction in the 19th century British Parliament who opposed the leadership of Sir Robert Peel.