Where does “Melkite” come from?

Melkite (English) comes from Latin Melchita, from Ancient Greek Μελχίτης, from Ancient Greek -ῑ́της, from Biblical Hebrew אֶפְרָיִם.

Melkite (English): A member of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church or...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	Melchita	—
2	Ancient Greek	Μελχίτης	—
3	Ancient Greek	-ῑ́της	belonging to; member of; member of a group
4	Biblical Hebrew	אֶפְרָיִם	—

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