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Amos

[ ey-muhs ]

noun

    1. a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
    2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.
  1. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “burden.”


Amos

/ ˈeɪmɒs /

noun

  1. a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century bc
  2. the book containing his oracles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

In a separate development, US mediator Amos Hochstein has arrived in Israel from Beirut.

From BBC

Details remained unclear but in an apparent sign of progress, Amos Hochstein, who has led the Biden administration’s diplomatic efforts, was expected to return to Beirut on Tuesday.

From BBC

Amos Hochstein said the US wanted to see an end to the war in Lebanon end "as soon as possible".

From BBC

"This should be a time of honoring and celebrating his life, yet we are struggling to navigate the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing," Amos' daughter furthered in her statement.

From Salon

Tributes have been paid to actor John Amos, who made his mark on US TV in the hugely popular landmark series Roots, and Good Times.

From BBC

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