Mitannian

[ mi-tan-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Mitanni kingdom.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Mitannians or the Mitanni kingdom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mitannian¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; Mitanni + -an

Example Sentences

The decay of the Hittite and Mitannian power meant the revival of the older Aramæan population of the country.

From Project Gutenberg

The power of Assyria had to be crippled; its revenues were required for the Mitannian exchequer.

From Project Gutenberg

Hepa was, however, the name of a Hittite and Mitannian goddess.

From Project Gutenberg

At this juncture Subbiluliuma crossed the Euphrates again and entered Mitannian territory.

From Project Gutenberg