akkadian
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈkeɪdiən/
Definition
An extinct Semitic language that was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia, or relating to the people and civilization of Akkad.
Examples
Scholars spent decades deciphering the complex cuneiform script used to record Akkadian texts.
The Akkadian empire was one of the first major political powers in the history of the Near East.
Students of ancient history often study Akkadian to better understand the cultural developments of early human societies.
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