arimathaean

/ˌærɪməˈtiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A follower of the Aramaic Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament, specifically one of the women who accompanied Jesus on his final journey and discovered his empty tomb.

“According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Arimathean woman named Mary Magdalene, along with Mary the mother of James and Salome, was one of the first to discover Jesus’ empty tomb.”

Synonyms

  • disciple
  • follower

Antonyms

  • apostate
  • heretic