Syriac

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/

Origin

From Ancient Greek συριακός, an adjective pertaining to Συρία, the Greek name for Aram (Biblical region), and probably based on the name Assyria.

Full definition of Syriac

Proper noun

1. An Aramaic language, part of the Semitic language family, specifically:The language of the kingdom of Osroene.The liturgical language of various churches with roots in the Middle East.

Related terms

• Syria, Syrian, Assyrian, Assyria, Aramaic, Aramaean.

Noun

1. A speaker of the Syriac language (see above).
2. A member of the Syriac Orthodox Church.

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or being the Syriac language, its speakers, or their culture.