sahidic

/səˈhɪdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Sahidic dialect, a form of ancient Egyptian Coptic

“The Sahidic texts are crucial to understanding early Christian theology in Egypt.”

2. noun

a speaker or writer of the Sahidic dialect

“The Sahidic scholars played a significant role in translating ancient texts into the local language.”

Synonyms

  • Coptic
  • Egyptian

Antonyms

  • Demotic
  • Meroitic