achaemenidian
|a-chae-me-ni-di-an|
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/əˌkiːməˈnɪdiən/
related to the Achaemenid Empire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achaemenidian' originates from the name 'Achaemenes,' the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty, combined with the suffix '-ian' to denote relation.
Historical Evolution
'Achaemenes' was the name of the dynasty's founder, and the term 'achaemenidian' evolved to describe anything related to this dynasty.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the dynasty's founder, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to the Achaemenid Empire.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Achaemenid dynasty or empire, which was the first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great.
The achaemenidian architecture is renowned for its grandeur.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/20 03:06