# Amin

/ɑˈmin/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Interjection

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/amin
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

an old way of spelling 'amen'. You say this at the end of a prayer to show that you agree or hope it comes true.

For teachers: an archaic orthographic variant of 'amen', used to express solemn ratification or agreement at the conclusion of a prayer or hymn.

## Examples

- The priest finished the prayer and the people said amin.
- In many ancient religious texts, the word amin appears at the end of verses to confirm the truth of the statement.
- The scribe meticulously transcribed the liturgy, ending each invocation with a flourish on the final amin to signify the congregation's collective assent.

## Usage notes

- Archaic spelling; in modern English, 'amen' is the standard form.

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