nonSemitic

The term "non-Semitic" is used to describe people, languages, or cultures that are not Semitic. The Semitic languages are a branch of the Afroasiatic language family, with the most well-known examples including Arabic, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Amharic. These languages are historically associated with peoples originating in the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

Therefore, "non-Semitic" encompasses a vast majority of the world's population and languages. It includes speakers of Indo-European languages such as English, Spanish, Hindi, and Russian, as well as speakers of Sino-Tibetan languages like Mandarin Chinese and Burmese, and speakers of Niger-Congo languages like Swahili and Yoruba, among many others. Culturally, "non-Semitic" refers to societies and traditions that do not share the historical origins or linguistic heritage of the Semitic peoples. The concept is primarily a linguistic and historical classification rather than a political or ethnic one, though it can sometimes be used in broader cultural contexts. It's important to note that "non-Semitic" is a broad category defined by the absence of Semitic characteristics.