Achaemenid
|A-chae-me-nid|
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/əˈkiːmənɪd/
Persian dynasty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Achaemenid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Achaimenides,' where 'Achaimenes' was the name of the dynasty's founder.
Historical Evolution
'Achaimenides' transformed into the Latin word 'Achaemenidae,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Achaemenid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the descendants of Achaemenes, but over time it evolved to refer to the entire dynasty.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Achaemenid dynasty, which ruled the Persian Empire from approximately 550 to 330 BCE.
Cyrus the Great was a prominent Achaemenid ruler.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/20 02:36