sinaitic

/saɪˈnaɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Mount Sinai, a mountain in Egypt where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

“The sinaitic code was a significant part of Jewish history.”

2. noun

a member of a Jewish sect that arose in the 2nd century AD, emphasizing ascetic practices and a strict interpretation of the law.

“The sinaitic community has been a subject of interest among historians and scholars.”

Synonyms

  • Mosaic
  • Sinai

Antonyms

  • Gnostic
  • Hellenistic