Associations to the word «Achaemenid»

Wiktionary

ACHAEMENID, adjective. Relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire), founded by Achaemenes
ACHAEMENID, noun. A member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire)
ACHAEMENID EMPIRE, proper noun. (historical) The empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550 BC–330 BC.

Wise words

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