Phoenician

noun

Phoe·​ni·​cian fi-ˈnē-shən How to pronounce Phoenician (audio) -ˈni- How to pronounce Phoenician (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Phoenicia
2
: the Semitic language of ancient Phoenicia
Phoenician adjective

Examples of Phoenician in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Phoenician was in the 14th century

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“Phoenician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phoenician. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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Phoenician

noun
Phoe·​ni·​cian fi-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce Phoenician (audio) -ˈnē-shən How to pronounce Phoenician (audio)
1
: a person born or living in ancient Phoenicia
2
: the Semitic language of ancient Phoenicia
Phoenician adjective
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