English

Syriacist

From Syriac + -ist.

Formed from Syriac + -ist

Ancient Greek Συρία

Ancient Greek Συριακός ‘Syrian’

Latin Syriacus ‘Syrian’

Today it means

noun A specialist in Syriac language or Syriac studies.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Syriacist