Hittite

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Noun — A member of the ancient Hittite people, a Bronze Age civilization based in Anatolia (modern Turkey).

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Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew for the Hittites, which traces to the Hittites' own name for their land, Hatti. Confusingly, the term was applied in the early 20th century to the Indo-European-speaking Anatolian civilization now called Hittite, even though it was originally mixed up with a related but separate people, the Hattian...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hittite” mean?

The word “Hittite” means a member of the ancient Hittite people, a Bronze Age civilization based in Anatolia (modern Turkey). In plain terms, to do with the Hittites, an ancient Bronze Age empire in what is now Turkey, or their language.

How do you pronounce “Hittite”?

“Hittite” is pronounced HIH-tyt (/ˈhɪ.taɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hittite” in a sentence?

Here is “Hittite” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists uncovered a Hittite palace dating back over 3,000 years.”

What part of speech is “Hittite”?

Depending on how it is used, “Hittite” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “Hittite” come from?

The word “Hittite” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Hebrew.

How many meanings does “Hittite” have?

“Hittite” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the ancient Hittite people, a Bronze Age civilization based in Anatolia (modern Turkey).

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