amen

interjection

imported

Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    Used at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning "so be it."

  2. 2.

    An utterance of "amen."

  3. 3.

    Used to express strong agreement or approval.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    amen corner — the section of a church where the most devout worshippers sit
  • •
    amen to that — expression of strong agreement

Related words

See also: hallelujah, prayer

Etymology

From Late Latin amen, from Greek amēn, from Hebrew āmēn ("certainly, truly"), from āman ("to be firm, trustworthy").