Language Semitic is a term used to describe a group of languages that are related to each other and have a common origin. The most well-known language in this group is Aramaic, which is an ancient language that was spoken in the Middle East from around the 10th century BC until the 7th century AD. It is still spoken today by some communities in the region. Other languages in the Semitic family include Hebrew, Arabic, and Amharic.