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Mesopotamia

meh-suh-puh-TAY-meer

Mesopotamia (name) means an ancient region in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley, considered one of the cradles of civilization. Example: “Mesopotamia is often called the birthplace of writing and cities.”

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An ancient region in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley, considered one of the cradles of civilization.
"Mesopotamia is often called the birthplace of writing and cities."
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Etymology

From Greek mesos "middle" and potamos "river," meaning "land between rivers."

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mesopotamia” mean?

The word “Mesopotamia” means an ancient region in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley, considered one of the cradles of civilization.

How do you pronounce “Mesopotamia”?

“Mesopotamia” is pronounced meh-suh-puh-TAY-meer (/mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mesopotamia” in a sentence?

Here is “Mesopotamia” used in a sentence: “Mesopotamia is often called the birthplace of writing and cities.”

What part of speech is “Mesopotamia”?

“Mesopotamia” is a name.

Where does the word “Mesopotamia” come from?

The word “Mesopotamia” comes from Greek. From Greek mesos "middle" and potamos "river," meaning "land between rivers.".

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