Semite
noun
especially British ˈsē-ˌmīt\
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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Semite
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Semite
: a member of a group of people originally of southwestern Asia that includes Jews and Arabs
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