Akkadian
|Ak-ka-di-an|
/əˈkeɪdiən/
ancient Mesopotamian language and people
Etymology
'Akkadian' originates from the name of the ancient city 'Akkad' in Mesopotamia, where the language and people were centered.
'Akkadian' changed from the name of the city 'Akkad' and eventually became the term used for the language and people associated with it.
Initially, it referred to the people and language of Akkad, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
akkadian is an extinct East Semitic language that was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia.
The Akkadian language was used in ancient inscriptions.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a member of the Semitic people who lived in central Mesopotamia.
The Akkadians were known for their contributions to early civilization.
Synonyms
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