Definition/Meaning of Canaanite

• English - Proper noun: Canaanite An ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before its conquest by Israelites . A subfamily of the Semitic languages , which were spoken by the ancient peoples of the Canaan region , including Canaanites , Israelites , Phoenicians , and Philistines .
• English - Noun: Canaanite ( plural Canaanites ) A member of the ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before its conquest by Israelites . ( by extension ) A zealot or fanatic . A member of the Canaanism movement . Translations
• English - Adjective: Canaanite ( comparative more Canaanite , superlative most Canaanite ) Of or pertaining to the people or language of Canaan . Of or pertaining to this sect or its followers; Canaanitic ( by extension ) zealous or fanatical . Translations
• English - Etymology: From Canaan +‎ -ite .
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/