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шуме́р — meaning in English

Shumer

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English meaning

Sumerian adjective Relating to Sumer, the ancient civilization of southern Mesopotamia.

Senses

шуме́р is used for these senses in English:

Sumer A historical region occupied by the earliest known ancient civilization of the ancient Near East (4th to 3rd millennia BC), located in lower Mesopotamia in modern southern Iraq.
Sumerian A person of Sumer.

Sumerian — full definition

adjective Relating to Sumer, the ancient civilization of southern Mesopotamia.
noun A person from ancient Sumer.
noun The ancient language of Sumer, a language isolate unrelated to any other known language.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

шуме́рский [[шуме́рский]] [[язы́к]]