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Mesopotamian

|Mes-o-po-ta-mi-an|

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/ˌmɛsəpəˈteɪmiən/

Ancient region between rivers

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Mesopotamian' originates from the Greek word 'Mesopotamia,' where 'meso-' meant 'middle' and 'potamos' meant 'river.'

Historical Evolution

'Mesopotamia' transformed from the Greek word 'Mesopotamia' and eventually became the modern English word 'Mesopotamian.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to that region.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a native or inhabitant of Mesopotamia.

The Mesopotamians were known for their advances in writing and architecture.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

relating to or characteristic of the ancient region of Mesopotamia.

The Mesopotamian civilization is one of the earliest in human history.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/19 03:20