Phoenician
Phoenician
Phoenician (/fəˈniːʃən/; from the Ancient Greek: Φοινίκη, Phoiníkē) is a Semitic language that originated in the Levant region of the eastern Mediterranean.
Etymology
The term "Phoenician" is derived from the Ancient Greek word Φοινίκη (Phoiníkē), which possibly means "land of palm trees". It is believed to have been used by the Greeks to refer to the city of Tyre, which was famous for its purple dye.
Pronunciation
In English, the term is pronounced as /fəˈniːʃən/.
Related Terms
- Semitic languages: A family of languages that includes Phoenician.
- Levant: The region where the Phoenician language originated.
- Tyre: An ancient Phoenician city.
- Mediterranean: The sea around which the Phoenician civilization developed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phoenician
- Wikipedia's article - Phoenician
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