amen Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
    Amun; Amon.

WordNet

A`men" interjection adverb noun
Etymology
L. amen, Gr. , Heb. amn certainly, truly.
Definitions
  1. An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily. It is used as a noun, to demote: (a) concurrence in belief, or in a statement; assent; (b) the final word or act; (c) Christ as being one who is true and faithful.
    And let all the people say, Amen. Ps. cvi. 48.
    Amen, amen, I say to thee, except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God. John ii. 3. Rhemish Trans.
A`men" transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To say Amen to; to sanction fully.

Webster 1913