noun, adj — 3 senses
US /sɪraɪək/ · /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/
Etymology From Latin Syriacus (“Syrian”), from Ancient Greek Συριακός (Suriakós, “Syrian”, adjective), from Συρία (Suría) [the Greek name for Aram, and probably based on the name Ἀσσυρία (Assuría, “Assyria”)] + -ακός (-akós).
A speaker of the Syriac language (see above).
A member of any of the Syriac churches, but especially the Syriac Orthodox Church and Syriac Catholic Church.
Etymology From Latin Syriacus (“Syrian”), from Ancient Greek Συριακός (Suriakós, “Syrian”, adjective), from Συρία (Suría) [the Greek name for Aram, and probably based on the name Ἀσσυρία (Assuría, “Assyria”)] + -ακός (-akós).
Of, pertaining to, or being the Syriac language, its speakers, or their culture.
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