1. A young unmarried woman or maiden, especially in biblical or historical contexts; a girl of marriageable age.
Usage: archaic; biblical; primarily used in religious or historical scholarship

Examples

• The Hebrew word almah appears in the Book of Isaiah to describe a young woman.
• Scholars debate the precise meaning of almah in ancient biblical texts.
• In historical contexts, an almah was typically a girl who had not yet married.
• The term almah reflects the social status of unmarried women in ancient societies.