Assyrian

[ uh-seer-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Assyria, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

1. a native or an inhabitant of Assyria.
2. the dialect of Akkadian spoken in Assyria. Compare Akkadian ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• pre-As·syri·an adjective
• pseudo-As·syri·an adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Assyrian¹

First recorded in 1585–95; Assyri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

On the other side of the proverbial coin, much like their Assyrian contemporaries, the Egyptian state was overly dependent on its ruler.

From Realm of History

The 3,500-year-old Assyrian tablet contains a segment from the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh poem, which is considered one of the oldest literary works in history.

From Washington Post

I should like to see him, girl, and I should like also to learn whither they have dared to carry this Assyrian-born.

From Project Gutenberg

The new movement was evidently anti-Assyrian, and strenuous endeavours were made to present a united front.

From Project Gutenberg

Dusk dropped down without his noticing—dusk on the carved, Assyrian-looking masses of the rocks.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile we must attempt to determine the nature of Chaldæo-Assyrian beliefs as to a future life.

From Project Gutenberg

This chance the Middle Assyrian Kingdom never was at any pains to take.

From Project Gutenberg