Semitic
Translation of "semitic" into Russian
semitic
AdjectiveSemitic
Semitic
Proper adjective; normally capitalised (Semitic).
The semitic languages include Hebrew and Arabic.
Семитские языки включают иврит и арабский.
Definitions
semitic
NounThe branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family that includes Hebrew, Arabic, Aramaic, and others; the Semitic languages collectively.
Graduate students in linguistics must take at least one course in Semitic.
semitic
AdjectiveRelating to the Semites, a group of peoples of the ancient Near East that includes the Akkadians, Canaanites, Hebrews, and Arabs.
Archaeologists uncovered artefacts that pointed to a Semitic culture in the region.
Pertaining to the languages spoken by Semitic peoples, such as Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic.
She is studying Semitic phonology at the university.