Susian

[ soo-zee-uhn ]

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana.

adjective
  1. of or relating to Susa or Susiana.

Origin of Susian

1
First recorded in 1560–70; Sus(a), Sus(iana) + -ian

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British Dictionary definitions for Susian

Susian

/ (ˈsuːzɪən) /


noun, adjective
  1. another word for Elamite

Origin of Susian

1
C16: from Susiana, a province of the ancient Persian Empire with its capital at Susa

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