Pronunciation: /ˌæf.roʊ ˌeɪ.ʒiˈæt.ɪk/
noun a member of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
A1 Afro-Asiatic languages include Arabic and Amharic.
A2 The Afro-Asiatic language family is one of the largest in the world.
B1 Linguists study the historical development of Afro-Asiatic languages.
B2 The Afro-Asiatic language group encompasses over 300 languages.
C1 Scholars debate the exact classification of Afro-Asiatic languages within the larger language families.
C2 Research on the Afro-Asiatic language family continues to uncover new connections and patterns.
adjective relating to or denoting a family of languages spoken in North Africa and southwestern Asia, including Arabic, Hebrew, and Amharic.
A1 The Afro-Asiatic language family includes languages like Arabic and Amharic.
A2 I learned about the Afro-Asiatic cultural influences in North Africa.
B1 The Afro-Asiatic linguistic diversity is fascinating to study.
B2 The Afro-Asiatic roots of ancient civilizations can still be seen in modern societies.
C1 Scholars continue to research the origins and development of Afro-Asiatic languages.
C2 The Afro-Asiatic language group has had a significant impact on world history.
formal The Afro-Asiatic language family includes languages such as Arabic, Amharic, and Hebrew.
informal Have you ever heard of the Afro-Asiatic language family? It's quite fascinating.
slang I'm really into Afro-Asiatic languages, they're so cool.
figurative The roots of Afro-Asiatic languages run deep, connecting cultures across continents.