Assyriology

American

[uh-seer-ee-ol-uh-jee] / əˌsɪər iˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

Assyriology British

/ əˌsɪrɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Assyriologist

noun
Assyriological

adjective

Etymology

Origin of Assyriology

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

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