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Definition of: amen
(ā′men′, ä′-) interj.
So it is; so be it.
—n.
1. The word amen at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning so be it.
2. Any expression of hearty assent or conviction.
3. A concluding act or word; termination.
—v.t.
1. To say amen to; express hearty concurrence in or approval of.
2. To say or write that last word of; make an end of.
—adverb Obs. Verily; truly. [<L <Gk. <Hebrew āmēn verily]
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