Definition of Semite
1a
: a member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs
b
: a descendant of these peoples
2
: a member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language
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The first known use of Semite was in 1598
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