Assyriology

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

noun

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

Assyriology

/ əˌsɪrɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• Asˌsyriˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• As·syr·i·o·log·i·cal [uh, -seer-ee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• As·syri·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Assyriology¹

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

Example Sentences

We owe to Assyriology his restoration to his proper place in the annals of mankind.

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Sometimes, daddy dear, you show a wonderful understanding of things that have nothing to do with Assyriology.

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Assyriology, the study of the monuments of Assyria, chiefly in a Biblical interest.

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They form a connecting link between Egyptology and Assyriology, and bring forth their relation with Palestine.

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One who was to perform yeoman service for Assyriology now entered the field.

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