Elam
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Elam, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An ancient civilization and kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran, with its capital at Susa.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed through Hebrew and Akkadian from an older Sumerian name for the region.
Full origin of Elam →Frequently asked questions
What does “Elam” mean?
The word “Elam” means an ancient civilization and kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran, with its capital at Susa. In plain terms, the name of an ancient empire in present-day Iran, one of the earliest civilizations in the region.
How do you pronounce “Elam”?
“Elam” is pronounced EE-luhm (/ˈiːləm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Elam” in a sentence?
Here is “Elam” used in a sentence: “Elam flourished for thousands of years before eventually falling to the Persians.”
What part of speech is “Elam”?
“Elam” is a noun.
Where does the word “Elam” come from?
The word “Elam” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed through Hebrew and Akkadian from an older Sumerian name for the region.