Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Semitic people who inhabited Canaan in the second millennium BC, and whose culture and language were later absorbed by the Israelites.

“The Canaanites were an ancient civilization that lived in the region of Canaan.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Canaanites or their culture, language, or customs.

“The Canaanite pottery was highly prized for its intricate designs.”