Sumerian

Origin

Sumer + -ian

Full definition of Sumerian

Adjective

1. Of, from or pertaining to Sumer.
2. Of, from or pertaining lower Babylonia, which was anciently called Å umer in Akkadian.

Noun

1. A person of Sumer.
2. A native of lower Babylonia, called Å umer in Akkadian.

Proper noun

1. The ancient language spoken in Sumer, a language isolate.

Related terms

• Sumer
• Shinar

Anagrams

• aneurism
• Suriname