Accadian
|Ac-ca-di-an|
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/əˈkeɪdiən/
ancient Mesopotamian people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Accadian' originates from the name of the ancient city-state 'Akkad' in Mesopotamia.
Historical Evolution
'Akkad' transformed into the term 'Accadian' to describe the people and language associated with the region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people of Akkad, but over time it also came to denote their language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of an ancient Semitic people who lived in central Mesopotamia.
The Accadians were known for their contributions to early civilization.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the language spoken by the Accadian people, part of the Semitic language family.
Accadian was used in ancient inscriptions and texts.
Synonyms
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