semitic
/səˈmɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the group of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, Aramaic, and ancient languages like Phoenician and Akkadian.
- She is studying Semitic linguistics to understand the connections between ancient texts.
- Hebrew and Arabic are both Semitic languages with similar grammatical structures.
- The Semitic alphabet influenced many writing systems around the world.
- Relating to the peoples who speak Semitic languages, especially Jews and Arabs.
- The term 'Semitic' is sometimes used to describe shared cultural roots among certain groups.
- Semitic traditions have shaped religious practices in many parts of the world.
- The museum has an exhibit on ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East.