Mesopotamian
|Mes-o-po-ta-mi-an|
/ˌmɛsəpəˈteɪmiən/
Ancient region between rivers
Etymology
'Mesopotamian' originates from the Greek word 'Mesopotamia,' where 'meso-' meant 'middle' and 'potamos' meant 'river.'
'Mesopotamia' transformed from the Greek word 'Mesopotamia' and eventually became the modern English word 'Mesopotamian.'
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
