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Achaemenes

[ uh-kee-muh-neez, uh-kem-uh- ]

noun

  1. flourished 7th century b.c., Persian king: traditional founder of the Achaemenid dynasty.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Achaemenes1

< Greek Achaiménēs < Old Persian Hachāmanish-
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Example Sentences

On hearing this Achaemenes rode away to inform Oroondates of all.

The immediate successor of Achaemenes appears to have been his son, Teispes.

The most prominent of these chieftains or princes was Achaemenes, who is regarded as the founder of the Persian monarchy.

The advice, fortunately for the Greeks, was overruled by Achaemenes.

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