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syriac Definition and Meaning in English (syriac definition)

noun
Synonyms:Aramaic
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Syriac definition: Syriac is a Semitic language that is a dialect of Aramaic, formerly the literary and liturgical language of the Syrian Christian churches.

Definitions of Syriac

  1. 1noun

    Syriac is a Semitic language that is a dialect of Aramaic, formerly the literary and liturgical language of the Syrian Christian churches.

  2. 2noun

    A Syriac is a native or inhabitant of ancient Syria, or a member of a Syriac-speaking community.

  3. 3adjective

    Relating to Syria, its people, or the Syriac language.

Example Sentences

academic

“The scholar specialized in ancient Syriac texts.”

general

“Many Syriac Christians live in the diaspora.”

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adjectiveSyrian

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Syriac definition: Syriac is a Semitic language that is a dialect of Aramaic, formerly the literary and liturgical language of the Syrian Christian churches.
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'Syriac' translates to 'syriac' in English. Syriac definition: Syriac is a Semitic language that is a dialect of Aramaic, formerly the literary and liturgical language of the Syrian Christian churches.
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