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South Semitic

South Semitic proper noun: a putative branch of the Semitic languages, which form a branch of the larger Afroasiatic language family.

Proper noun

South Semitic

  1. A putative branch of the Semitic languages, which form a branch of the larger Afroasiatic language family.

Adjective

South Semitic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to this language family.

Questions about South Semitic

What does South Semitic mean?
South Semitic means a putative branch of the Semitic languages, which form a branch of the larger Afroasiatic language family.
What part of speech is South Semitic?
South Semitic can be a proper noun or an adjective.

Words near South Semitic in the dictionary

  1. South Sanitary Camp
  2. South Sardinia
  3. South Sea
  4. South Sea Islander
  5. South Sea Islands
  6. South Semitic
  7. South Shetland Islands
  8. South Shields
  9. South Shore
  10. south side
  11. south sides

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