Se·mit·ics
(sə-mĭt′ĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The study of the history, languages, and cultures of the Semitic peoples.
Se·mit′i·cist (-ĭ-sĭst), Sem′i·tist (sĕm′ĭ-tĭst) n.
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Semitics
(sɪˈmɪtɪks) n1. (Peoples) (functioning as singular) the study of Semitic languages and culture
2. (Languages) (functioning as singular) the study of Semitic languages and culture
Semitist n
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Se•mit•ics
(səˈmɪt ɪks)
n. (used with a sing. v.) the study of Semitic languages, literature, etc.
[1870–75, Amer.]
Sem•i•tist, n.
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Semitics
the study of Semitic languages and culture. — Semitist, Semiticist, n.
See also: Language
the study of Semitic languages and culture. — Semitist, Semiticist, n.
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