semitism
n. C / Un. a word, phrase, or habit that comes from a Semitic language like Hebrew or Arabic. It can also mean the culture or qualities of Semitic people.
n. a word, idiom, or linguistic feature derived from or characteristic of a Semitic language. Also refers to the ideas, cultural traits, or policies associated with Semitic peoples.
The scholar identified a specific semitism in the ancient text.
The professor pointed out that the phrase was a clear semitism, likely influenced by the author's native Hebrew background.
While the manuscript is written in Greek, it is saturated with semitisms that suggest the original oral tradition was rooted in an Aramaic-speaking community.
Often used in linguistic or theological contexts; the term is frequently encountered in its negative form, 'anti-semitism'.