Susian

American

[soo-zee-uhn] / ˈsu zi ən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana.
Elamite.

adjective

of or relating to Susa or Susiana.

Susian British

/ ˈsuːzɪən /

noun

another word for Elamite

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Etymology

Origin of Susian

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

Example Sentences

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With his contributions the problem of decipherment of Susian may be considered as closed.

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The Susians had not the least interest in the legitimacy or illegitimacy of the king.

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The Susians had shifted slightly toward Bessus, in order to give him their support, and a gap had opened between them and the Greek mercenaries who guarded the Great King on that side.

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Among the early gifts to the conqueror was a Susian lady, wife of Abradates, King of the Susians, and regarded as the most beautiful woman in Asia.

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In conclusion, Cyrus jocosely counseled Araspes to beware lest he should prove that love was stronger than the will by becoming himself enamored of the beautiful Susian queen.

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