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Syriac

Noun:

1. A dialect of Aramaic that was the language of a major part of the Middle East from the 3rd to the 13th centuries. It was the language of the Syriac Orthodox Church and important in the development of Christianity.

2. A member of an ancient Syrian Christian people.

Adjective:

1. Relating to Syria or the Syrian people.

2. Of or relating to the Syriac language or its speakers.

Sample sentences:

- The Syriac language originated in the 1st century AD and experienced a period of significant growth.

- The Syrian community in the city has managed to preserve their rich Syriac traditions.

- Many ancient manuscripts written in Syriac have been discovered, shedding light on the history and culture of the region.

- The Syriac Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world.

Related products:

Books on Syriac language

Syriac Orthodox Church resources