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Hamite

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Ham·​ite | \ ˈha-ˌmīt How to pronounce Hamite (audio) \

Definition of Hamite

: a member of a Hamitic-speaking people

First Known Use of Hamite

1854, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Hamite

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“Hamite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hamite. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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