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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Semitic inhabitant of the region of Mesopotamia near the city of Akkad.
2. 2
   an ancient branch of the Semitic languages wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the Akkadian language of ancient Mesopotamia. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or pertaining to the Akkadian Empire. not-comparable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.

Synonyms

All synonyms

assyro-babylonianenglishlanguage

Example

More examples

"Aramaic features an Akkadian substrate."

Etymology

From Akkad + -ian.

Related phrases

akkadian empire

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