semilyric

sɛmɪˈlɪrɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Semicitic branch of the Indo-European languages

“The linguist studied the semilyric features of ancient Middle Eastern languages.”

2. noun

a language belonging to the Semicitic branch of the Indo-European languages

“The semilyric language was spoken by a small tribe in the region.”

Synonyms

  • Aryan
  • Indo-European
  • Semitic

Antonyms

  • non-Indo-European
  • non-Semitic