Semitic (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Of or relating to or characteristic of Semites; "Semite peoples".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Synonyms

  • Semite

Related Words

  • Semite (noun)

Meaning 2

Of or relating to the group of Semitic languages; "Semitic tongues have a complicated morphology".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • Semitic languages form a branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, sharing many historical and linguistic ties.
  • Researchers have found significant similarities in the grammatical structures of Semitic languages, indicating a common ancestral language.
  • The complex system of consonantal roots and vowels that characterizes Semitic tongues has been the subject of extensive linguistic analysis.
  • Hebrew, a Semitic language, is the official language of Israel and is studied by millions of people worldwide for its cultural and historical significance.
  • Semitic peoples, speaking languages such as Arabic and Amharic, have made significant contributions to world culture, particularly in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

Related Words

  • Semitic (noun)
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