himyaritic

/hɪm.jɑːrɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Himyarites, a pre-Islamic ancient South Arabian kingdom

“The Himyaritic script was used to write the ancient language of the region.”

2. noun

the language or script of the Himyarites

“The Himyaritic language was a member of the South Semitic branch of the Semitic languages.”

Synonyms

  • Semitic
  • South Arabian

Antonyms

  • non-Arabian
  • non-Semitic