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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Historical Examples of assyriology

We owe to Assyriology his restoration to his proper place in the annals of mankind.
The Expositor's Bible
F. W. Farrar
Assyriology leads me to mention M. and Mme. Dieulafoy, well known for their excavations at Suse, and their books.
My Memoirs
Marguerite Steinheil
One who was to perform yeoman service for Assyriology now entered the field.
Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria
Lewis Spence
They form a connecting link between Egyptology and Assyriology, and bring forth their relation with Palestine.
Expositor's Bible: Index
S. G. Ayres
Sometimes, daddy dear, you show a wonderful understanding of things that have nothing to do with Assyriology.
The Gray Phantom
Herman Landon

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.