adjective
Sumerian
suu-MEER-ree-uhn
Sumerian (adjective) means relating to Sumer, the ancient civilization of southern Mesopotamia. Example: “Sumerian scribes developed one of the earliest writing systems.”
adjective
1
Relating to Sumer, the ancient civilization of southern Mesopotamia.
"Sumerian scribes developed one of the earliest writing systems."
noun
1
A person from ancient Sumer.
"The Sumerians built some of the first known cities."
2
The ancient language of Sumer, a language isolate unrelated to any other known language.
"Sumerian is preserved mainly on clay tablets written in cuneiform."
How to use Sumerian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization of Sumer, its people, or its language.
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Etymology
Formed in English from Sumer plus the adjective ending -ian.
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What does “Sumerian” mean?
The word “Sumerian” means relating to Sumer, the ancient civilization of southern Mesopotamia. In plain terms, relating to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization of Sumer, its people, or its language.
How do you pronounce “Sumerian”?
“Sumerian” is pronounced suu-MEER-ree-uhn (/sʊˈmɛɹiən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sumerian” in a sentence?
Here is “Sumerian” used in a sentence: “Sumerian scribes developed one of the earliest writing systems.”
What part of speech is “Sumerian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sumerian” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Sumerian” have?
“Sumerian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Sumer, the ancient civilization of southern Mesopotamia.
