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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   an extinct Semitic language of northern Syria wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the ancient city or language of Ugarit. not-comparable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The Northwest Semitic language of the ancient city of Ugarit in Syria. Extinct since 1100 B.C.E., it was written in cuneiform.

Synonyms

All synonyms

ugaritanugaritianugaritic language

Etymology

From Ugarit + -ic, via a Semitic medium from Sumerian 𒀀𒃼 (a-gar₃ /⁠agar⁠/, “arable land”).

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