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Definition of Aramaic
1. Noun. A Semitic language originally of the ancient Arameans but still spoken by other people in southwestern Asia.
Generic synonyms: Semitic
Specialized synonyms: Biblical Aramaic, Assyrian, Assyrian Neo-aramaic, Mandaean, Mandean
Specialized synonyms: Biblical Aramaic, Assyrian, Assyrian Neo-aramaic, Mandaean, Mandean
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the ancient Aramaic languages.
3. Noun. An alphabetical (or perhaps syllabic) script used since the 9th century BC to write the Aramaic language; many other scripts were subsequently derived from it.
Definition of Aramaic
1. a. Pertaining to Aram, or to the territory, inhabitants, language, or literature of Syria and Mesopotamia; Aramæan; -- specifically applied to the northern branch of the Semitic family of languages, including Syriac and Chaldee.
Definition of Aramaic
1. Proper noun. A subfamily of languages in the Northwest Semitic language group including (but not limited to): ¹
2. Adjective. Referring to the Aramaic language, alphabet, culture or poetry. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com