Mesopotamian

//mɛs.ə.pəˈteɪ.mɪ.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person from Mesopotamia or of Mesopotamian origin.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Mesopotamia. not-comparable

    "Mesopotamian marshlands return to life as they become officially recognised as Iraq’s first national park."

Example

More examples

"The box contains a Mesopotamian statue."

Etymology

From Mesopotamia + -an. Compare with French mésopotamien.

Related phrases

Mesopotamian ArabicNorth Mesopotamian Arabic

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