Nimrod is a noun with a Biblicalrelating to the Bible or stories found in it origin. In its traditionalbased on long-established custom or accepted usage sense, it refers to a famous hunter from the Old Testamentone of the two main divisions of the Christian Bible.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /NIM-rod/
Easy pronunciation: NIM-rod (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: NIM-rod.
Biblical name for a famous hunter in the Old Testament.
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Nimrod Meaning
a well-known hunter from the Bible
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A famous hunter in the Old Testament.
Example: In the biblical story, Nimrod is described as a mighty hunter.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use nimrod as a slang insult meaning a foolish person, but that is a different later usage and not part of the supplied dictionary sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does nimrod mean?
In the supplied dictionary sense, nimrod means a famous hunter from the Old Testament.
Is nimrod a common modern word?
Not usually. It is mainly used as a Biblical name or reference.
Does nimrod have other meanings?
Yes, in modern slang it can be used to mean a foolish person, but that is a different sense from the one given here.
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