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Hamiticized

American  
[ha-mit-uh-sahyzd, huh-] / hæˈmɪt əˌsaɪzd, hə- /

adjective

  1. exhibiting the characteristics of or influenced by speakers of Hamitic.

Etymology

Origin of Hamiticized

First recorded in 1910–15; Hamitic + -ize + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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"On the whole, it seems probable," says H. H. Johnston, "that the Hausa speech was shaped by a double influence: from Egypt, and Hamiticized Nubia, as well as by Libyan immigrants from across the Sahara."

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