ax·um·ite I. adjective orak·sum·ite\ˈaksəˌmīt\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology:Axum, Aksum, ancient city of Ethiopia + English -ite : of or relating to the ancient city or empire of Aksum II. noun oraksumite\“\ (-s) Usage: usually capitalized 1.: one of the Axumite people 2.: the language of the Axumite people