Assyrian Definition
- 1a native or inhabitant of ancient Assyria, an empire in Mesopotamia that existed from the 23rd to the 7th centuries BCE
- 2a member of a modern ethnic group speaking Neo-Aramaic languages and originating from the historical region of Assyria
Using Assyrian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "Assyrian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Assyrians built a powerful empire in Mesopotamia.
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Many Assyrians were forced to flee their homeland due to persecution and conflict.
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Assyrian culture has a rich history of art, literature, and religion.
Phrases with Assyrian
an Eastern Christian Church that traces its origins to the Church of the East, which was based in Mesopotamia and had a significant presence in the Sassanian Empire
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The Assyrian Church of the East has a large following in Iraq and Iran.
an ancient empire centered in Mesopotamia that existed from the 23rd to the 7th centuries BCE
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The Assyrian Empire was known for its military might and advanced technology.
Assyrian genocide
the mass killing and forced deportation of Assyrian Christians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I
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The Assyrian genocide resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
Origins of Assyrian
from Latin 'Assyrius', from Greek 'Assyrios', from Akkadian 'Aššurāyu'
Summary: Assyrian in Brief
The term 'Assyrian' [uh-sir-ee-uhn] refers to both an ancient empire in Mesopotamia that existed from the 23rd to the 7th centuries BCE and a modern ethnic group originating from the same region. Assyrians have a rich history of art, literature, and religion, but many were forced to flee their homeland due to persecution and conflict. Phrases like 'Assyrian Church of the East' and 'Assyrian genocide' refer to specific aspects of Assyrian history.
