haman

• Nome próprio do ministro do imperador persa no Antigo Testamento, que conspirou contra os judeus e foi executado. Também usado como sinônimo de conspirador ou inimigo do povo judeu.

A proper noun referring to the minister of the Persian emperor in the Old Testament who plotted against the Jews and was executed.

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1. Biblical figureC2formal

   In the Old Testament, the chief minister of the Persian king Ahasuerus who plotted to destroy the Jewish people but was ultimately executed.

   Personagem bíblico

   • The story of Haman is recounted in the Book of Esther.
   • Haman's plot against the Jews was foiled by Queen Esther.
   • The festival of Purim celebrates the defeat of Haman's plan.