"Semitology" meaning in English

See Semitology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Semite + -ology. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Semite|ology}} Semite + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Semitology (uncountable)
  1. The academic field dedicated to the studies of Semitic languages and literatures and the history of the Semitic-speaking peoples. Wikipedia link: Semitology Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Semitic studies Derived forms: Semitological
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