Cush·it·ic
| \ kə-ˈshi-tik
, ku̇- \
, ku̇- \
Definition of Cushitic
: a subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic language family comprising various languages spoken in eastern Africa and especially in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about Cushitic
Dictionary Entries near Cushitic
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for Cushitic
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Cushitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cushitic. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on Cushitic
What made you want to look up Cushitic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Who Knew?
-
- What is a ruelle?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share Cushitic
Time Traveler for Cushitic
The first known use of Cushitic was circa 1903
See more words from the same year