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Definition of Semite
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Semites. "Semite peoples"
Exact synonyms: Semitic
2. Noun. A member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa.
Generic synonyms: Caucasian, White, White Person
Specialized synonyms: Babylonian, Chaldaean, Chaldean, Chaldee, Assyrian, Phoenician, Arab, Arabian, Aramaean, Aramean, Canaanite
Derivative terms: Semitic
Specialized synonyms: Babylonian, Chaldaean, Chaldean, Chaldee, Assyrian, Phoenician, Arab, Arabian, Aramaean, Aramean, Canaanite
Derivative terms: Semitic
Definition of Semite
1. n. One belonging to the Semitic race. Also used adjectively.
Definition of Semite
1. Noun. A member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs. ¹
2. Noun. A descendant of these peoples. ¹
3. Noun. A member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language. ¹
4. Noun. A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Shem. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Semite
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