Akkadian

== English == === Alternative forms === Accadian === Etymology === From Akkad + -ian. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/, /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ Homophone: Acadian Rhymes: -eɪdiən, -ɑːdiən === Adjective === Akkadian (not comparable) Of or pertaining to the Akkadian language of ancient Mesopotamia. Of or pertaining to the Akkadian Empire. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Akkadian The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy. Synonym: Assyro-Babylonian ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Akkadian (plural Akkadians) A Semitic inhabitant of the region of Mesopotamia near the city of Akkad. ==== Translations ==== === Related terms === Akkad === See also === Wiktionary’s coverage of Akkadian terms Akkadian language on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ISO 639-3 code akk (SIL)