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Meaning of Emmaus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ɪˈmeɪ.əs

Definitions

  1. A town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament, where Jesus is said to have appeared, after his death and resurrection, before two disciples. Various locations have been suggested.
  2. A former city in the West Bank, Palestine.
    historical
  3. A borough of Pennsylvania.

Equivalents

Français Emmaüs
Latina Emmaus Nicopolis
Polski Emaus
Português Emaús

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Emmaville eMMC Emme Emmel emmeleia emmelichthyid

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