noun
Elam
EE-luhm
Elam (noun) means an ancient civilization and kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran, with its capital at Susa. Example: “Elam flourished for thousands of years before eventually falling to the Persians.”
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An ancient civilization and kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran, with its capital at Susa.
"Elam flourished for thousands of years before eventually falling to the Persians."
How to use Elam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of an ancient empire in present-day Iran, one of the earliest civilizations in the region.
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Etymology
Borrowed through Hebrew and Akkadian from an older Sumerian name for the region.
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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.
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