SINCE 1828

Phoenician

noun Phoe·ni·cian \ fi-ˈnē-shən , -ˈni- \

Definition of Phoenician

1 : a native or inhabitant of ancient Phoenicia

2 : the Semitic language of ancient Phoenicia

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Phoenician

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14th century

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Phoenician

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