- Semitic Se·mit·ic adj
- [sɪ'mɪtɪk]
(language) semitico (-a), (people) semita
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Semitic — [sə mit′ik] adj. [Ger semitisch < ModL Semiticus < Semita: see SEMITE] designating or of the Semites or their languages or cultures n. a major subfamily of the Afroasiatic family of languages, including Akkadian, Canaanite, Aramaic, Hebrew … English World dictionary
Semitic — Se|mit|ic [sıˈmıtık] adj 1.) a) belonging to the race of people that includes Jews, Arabs, and, in ancient times, Babylonians and Assyrians b) relating to any of the languages of these people 2.) another word for ↑Jewish →anti Semitic at ↑anti… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Semitic — /seuh mit ik/, n. 1. a subfamily of Afroasiatic languages that includes Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Ethiopic, Hebrew, and Phoenician. adj. 2. of or pertaining to the Semites or their languages, esp. of or pertaining to the Jews. [ < NL semiticus,… … Universalium
anti-Semitic — [an΄tīsə mit′ik, an΄tēsə mit′ik, an΄tisə mit′ik] adj. 〚< anti Semitism < Ger Antisemitismus, coined (1879) by Wilhelm Marr, Ger writer〛 1. having or showing prejudice against Jews 2. discriminating against or persecuting Jews 3. of or caused by… … Universalium
anti-Semitic — [an΄tīsə mit′ik, an΄tēsə mit′ik, an΄tisə mit′ik] adj. [< anti Semitism < Ger Antisemitismus, coined (1879) by Wilhelm Marr, Ger writer] 1. having or showing prejudice against Jews 2. discriminating against or persecuting Jews 3. of or… … English World dictionary
Hamito-Semitic — [ham′i tō΄sə mit′ik] adj. AFROASIATIC … English World dictionary
Hamito-Semitic — /ham i toh seuh mit ik/, adj., n. Afroasiatic. [1905 10; Hamito , comb. form of HAMITIC] * * * … Universalium
Se|mit|ic — «suh MIHT ihk», adjective, noun. –adj. of or having to do with the Semites or their languages: »a Semitic nation. –n. the Semitic family of languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, Aramaic, Phoenician, and Assyrian … Useful english dictionary
Hamito-Semitic — Ham•i•to Se•mit•ic [[t]ˈhæm ɪ toʊ səˈmɪt ɪk[/t]] adj. n. peo Afroasiatic • Etymology: 1905–1910 … From formal English to slang
anti-Semite — n. a person hostile to or prejudiced against Jews. Derivatives: anti Semitic adj. anti Semitism n. * * * I noun someone who hates and would persecute Jews (Freq. 5) • Syn: ↑Jew baiter • Hypernyms: ↑hater II adjective … Useful english dictionary
Hashemite — or Hashimite [hash′əm īt΄] n. a member of an Arabian princely family claiming descent from Mohammed adj. of or pertaining to this family * * * Hash·e·mite also Hash·i·mite (hăshʹə mīt ) n. A member of a princely Arab family claiming direct… … Universalium
