sinitic

/ˈsɪnɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Shang or other early Chinese dynasties

“The Sinitic writing system has its roots in ancient China.”

2. noun

a member of a people speaking a Sinitic language

“The Sinitic population of the city is predominantly Mandarin-speaking.”

Synonyms

  • Chinese
  • Han
  • Mandarin
  • Sinic

Antonyms

  • non-Chinese
  • non-Sinitic