Used to specify the ethnic roots of people from Middle-Eastern or North African backgrounds. Her family's Semitic origin can be traced back thousands of years.
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Language Families
Refers to a group of languages that are related through a historical ancestry. Amharic is another example of a Semitic language.
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Historical Context
Used when discussing the history and development of Semitic-speaking peoples. The ancient artifacts suggest a Semitic civilization once thrived here.