Semitist


Sem·i·tist

noun \-tist\

Definition of SEMITIST

1
: a scholar of the Semitic languages, cultures, or histories
2
often not capitalized : a person favoring or disposed to favor the Jews

First Known Use of SEMITIST

1881

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