The first definition of Semitic in the dictionary is a branch or subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Aramaic, Amharic, and such ancient languages as Akkadian and Phoenician. Other definition of Semitic is denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages. Semitic is also denoting, belonging to, or characteristic of any of the peoples speaking a Semitic language, esp the Jews or the Arabs.