Assyro-Babylonian

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[uh-seer-oh-bab-uh-loh-nee-uhn] / əˈsɪər oʊˌbæb əˈloʊ ni ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Assyria and Babylonia.

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noun

1. the language of Assyria and Babylonia; Akkadian.

Etymology

Origin of Assyro-Babylonian

First recorded in 1825–35; Assyr(ia) + -o- + Babylonian

Example Sentences

This romantic story of adventure on the part of the goddess is well set out in early Assyro-Babylonian literature.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby

In Sumerian Merodach was called Amaruduk or Amarudu, and in the Assyro-Babylonian language Marduk.

From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander

The cherub upon which the Almighty rode, and upon whom he sat, corresponds more to the guzalū or “throne-bearer” of Assyro-Babylonian mythology.

From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Pinches, Theophilus Goldridge

Qanni is probably one of the Assyro-Babylonian words for “sanctuary.”

From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Pinches, Theophilus Goldridge

Whether this be the true explanation or not, certain it is that the female principle played an important part in the religious thinking of the Assyro-Babylonian peoples.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby