West Semitic

proper noun

A proposed major subgroup of ancient Semitic languages, consisting of all Semitic languages not included in the East Semitic subgroup.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. human sciencesA proposed major subgroup of ancient Semitic languages, consisting of all Semitic languages not included in the East Semitic subgroup.

Origin

First coined in 1883 by Fritz Hommel.

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APA

West Semitic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/West%20Semitic

MLA

“West Semitic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/West%20Semitic. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “West Semitic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/West%20Semitic.

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