Susiana

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Greco-Roman name for the ancient state founded by the Elamite civilization, of which Susa became the capital around 2700 BC. historical

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Susiana, alternative form of Susianē, from Ancient Greek Σουσιανή (Sousianḗ), from Σουσιανός (Sousianós), from Σοῦσα (Soûsa, “Susa”) + -ιανός (-ianós).

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