Elamite

[ ee-luh-mahyt ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of ancient Elam.
2. Also a language of unknown affinities, spoken by the Elamites as late as the 1st century b.c., written c3500–c2500 b.c. in a linear script and thereafter in a cuneiform script.

adjective

1. of or relating to Elam, its people, or their language.

Elamite

/ ˈiːləˌmaɪt /

noun

1. an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Elam
2. Also calledElamiticSusian the extinct language of this people, of no known relationship, recorded in cuneiform inscriptions dating from the 25th to the 4th centuries bc

adjective

1. of or relating to Elam, its people, or their language

Word History and Origins

Origin of Elamite¹

Elam + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Merodach-Baladan had made every preparation to meet the coming attack, and the Elamite king had engaged to help him.

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Six years later he was carried off to Elam and a new king, Nergal-yusezib, appointed in his place by the Elamite monarch.

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The Babylonians had sent the treasures of the temple of Bel to the Elamite monarch, begging his help.

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There is a reference to an Elamite raid which, although repulsed, may be regarded as proof of disturbed political conditions.

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When Hammurabi came to the throne he had apparently to recognize the overlordship of the Elamite king or his royal son at Larsa.

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