Definition of Semitic
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Origin and Etymology of semitic
German semitisch, from Semit, Semite Semite, probably from New Latin Semita, from Late Latin Sem Shem
First Known Use: 1813
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Semitic
Definition of Semitic
: any or all of the Semitic languages
1831
First Known Use of semitic
1831
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SEMITIC Defined for English Language Learners
Semitic
playDefinition of Semitic for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the language family that includes Hebrew and Arabic
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: of or relating to the Semites
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