Semite (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ancient Israelites were a Semite people who inhabited the eastern Mediterranean region.
- The term Semite is often used to refer to Arabs, Jews, and other groups who speak Semitic languages.
- Many scholars believe that the Semites originated in the Arabian Peninsula and migrated to other parts of the Middle East.
- The Semites developed a number of distinct cultures and civilizations, including the Babylonians and Assyrians.
- In the 19th century, the term Semite was often used in a racial sense to refer to people of Middle Eastern or North African descent.