shulamite: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowLiterary / Religious / Poetic
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What does “shulamite” mean?
A female figure mentioned in the Song of Solomon, traditionally associated with beauty and love.
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Meaning and Definition
A female figure mentioned in the Song of Solomon, traditionally associated with beauty and love.
Primarily a biblical reference; in literature and religious contexts, a symbolic representation of the beloved, the Church, or the soul in relation to God. May be used poetically to denote a beautiful or idealized woman.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
None. The word is identical in both varieties, being a direct transliteration from the Bible.
Connotations
Identical connotations of biblical antiquity and poetic beauty in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally rare and specialized in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “shulamite” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] (often preceded by 'the')Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “shulamite” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Her Shulamite grace was often remarked upon in the poem.
American English
- The writer described her with a Shulamite beauty.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in biblical studies, theological discourse, and literary analysis of the Song of Solomon.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
No usage outside religious/literary fields.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “shulamite”
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a shulamite'), misspelling (Shulamite, Shulammite).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very rare, specialized word used almost exclusively in discussions of the Bible, particularly the Song of Solomon.
It is pronounced SHOO-luh-myte in both British and American English.
Only in a very deliberate, literary, or poetic way. In everyday speech, it would sound archaic and obscure.
They are variant transliterations of the same Hebrew word. 'Shulammite' is also commonly found in biblical translations and scholarship.
A female figure mentioned in the Song of Solomon, traditionally associated with beauty and love.
Shulamite is usually literary / religious / poetic in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Shulamite sounds like 'Sue-la-might'. Picture a woman named Sue looking 'mighty' beautiful, like the biblical figure.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE IDEAL BELOVED IS THE SHULAMITE.
Practice
Quiz
In what context is the word 'Shulamite' primarily used?