Ancient history

Did the Phoenician language influence any languages of today?

The Phoenician language is considered to be one of the most influential languages in history. It was the language of the Phoenicians, a seafaring people who lived in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. The Phoenicians were known for their trading and colonizing activities, and they spread their language and culture throughout the Mediterranean region.

The Phoenician language is considered to be the ancestor of the Hebrew language, and it also influenced the development of the Greek and Latin languages. Many words in modern English are derived from Phoenician, such as the words "alphabet", "arithmetic", and "geometry".

The Phoenician language is no longer spoken today, but its influence can still be seen in many modern languages.