Assyriology

[uh-seer-ee-ol-uh-jee]

noun

the study of the history, language, etc., of the ancient Assyrians.

Origin of Assyriology

First recorded in 1820–30; Assyri(a) + -o- + -logy

Related formsAs·syr·i·o·log·i·cal

[uh-seer-ee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /əˌsɪər i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveAs·syr·i·ol·o·gist, noun

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Examples from the Web for assyriology

Assyriology, the study of the monuments of Assyria, chiefly in a Biblical interest.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia|Edited by Rev. James Wood
Assyriology leads me to mention M. and Mme. Dieulafoy, well known for their excavations at Suse, and their books.
My Memoirs|Marguerite Steinheil
Sometimes, daddy dear, you show a wonderful understanding of things that have nothing to do with Assyriology.
The Gray Phantom|Herman Landon
We owe to Assyriology his restoration to his proper place in the annals of mankind.
The Expositor's Bible|F. W. Farrar

One who was to perform yeoman service for Assyriology now entered the field.
Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria|Lewis Spence

British Dictionary definitions for assyriology

Assyriology

noun

the study of the culture, history, and archaeological remains of ancient Assyria

Derived FormsAssyriologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for assyriology

Assyriology

1846, from Assyria + -ology. Related: Assyriologist.