Definitions

1. noun

A member of a people speaking a Semitic language and dwelling in the region of Syria, Lebanon, and parts of Iraq and Turkey.

“The Syriac Christian community has a rich history dating back to the early Christian church.”

2. adjective

Relating to Syria or the Syriac people.

“Syriac Christians have had a significant influence on the cultural heritage of the Middle East.”

3. noun

A Semitic language spoken by the Syriac people, also known as Classical Syriac or Christian Syriac.

“The Syriac language was widely used for liturgical and literary purposes in the early Christian church.”