Associations to the word «Akkadian»

Wiktionary

AKKADIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to the Akkadian language of ancient Mesopotamia.
AKKADIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to the Akkadian Empire.
AKKADIAN, proper noun. The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.
AKKADIAN, noun. A Semitic inhabitant of the region of Mesopotamia near the city of Akkad.

Dictionary definition

AKKADIAN, noun. An ancient branch of the Semitic languages.

Wise words

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