Akkadian

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈkeɪ.di.É™n/
• Homophones: Acadian

Alternative forms

• Accadian

Origin

From Akkad + -ian.

Full definition of Akkadian

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the Akkadian language of ancient Mesopotamia.
2. Of or pertaining to the Akkadian Empire.

Proper noun

1. The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.

Synonyms

• Assyro-Babylonian

Noun

1. A Semitic inhabitant of the region of Mesopotamia near the city of Akkad.

Related terms

• Akkad