Semitics

[ suh-mit-iks ]

noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the study of Semitic languages, literature, etc.

Origin of Semitics

1
1870–75, Americanism;see Semitic, -ics

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Semitics

/ (sɪˈmɪtɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the study of Semitic languages and culture

Derived forms of Semitics

  • Semitist (ˈsɛmɪtɪst), noun

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