sinitic

Si·nit·ic

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Definitions of sinitic word

noun sinitic a branch of Sino-Tibetan consisting of the various local languages and dialects whose speakers share literary Chinese as their standard language. 1
adjective sinitic of or relating to the Chinese, their language, or their culture. 1
noun sinitic a branch of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages, consisting of the various languages or dialects of Chinese 0
adjective sinitic belonging or relating to this group of languages 0
noun sinitic a branch of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages, including the languages of China 0
adjective sinitic of China or its people, languages, or culture 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Late Latin Sīn(ae) the Chinese (see Sino-) + -itic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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