What is another word for hamitic?

Pronunciation: [hamˈɪtɪk] (IPA)

The word "Hamitic" is a controversial term used to describe various cultural groups in Africa. It has been criticized for its racist connotations and its historical use to legitimize European colonialism. As a result, there have been attempts to find alternative terms for describing these cultural groups. One such synonym is "Nilo-Saharan," which refers to those groups that speak languages belonging to the Nilo-Saharan family. Another synonym is "Cushitic," which refers to those groups that speak languages belonging to the Cushitic family. Both terms have their own historical and linguistic complexities, but they are generally considered more accurate and respectful than "Hamitic".

Synonyms for Hamitic:

What are the hypernyms for Hamitic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    afro-asiatic languages, african languages, Afroasiatic language family, Semitic-Hamitic language family, Semitic-Hamitic languages.

What are the hyponyms for Hamitic?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Hamitic

Certainly they were neither Hausa nor Fulani, there being no signs of hamitic features, but neither were they Ibo or Yoruba from farther south.
"Black Man's Burden"
Dallas McCord Reynolds
It was usual formerly to speak of Japhetic, hamitic and Semitic languages.
"Lectures on The Science of Language"
Max Müller
Note that all of these early kingdoms were established by the hamitic race.
"Studies in Old Testament History"
Jesse L. Hurlbut

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