Semitist

noun

Sem·​i·​tist ˈse-mə-tist How to pronounce Semitist (audio)
1
: a scholar of the Semitic languages, cultures, or histories
2
often not capitalized : a person favoring or disposed to favor the Jews

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Semitist was in 1859

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Cite this Entry

“Semitist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Semitist. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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