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neo-assyrian

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.92 in modern English

Syllables
neo-assyr-i-an
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to the Neo-Assyrian Empire, founded in 911 BC and growing to dominate the ancient Near East throughout much of the 8th and 7th centuries BC.

noun

An inhabitant of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.

Etymology

From neo- + Assyrian.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Neo-Assyrians (plural)

Phrases

Neo-Assyrian Aramaic

Questions

What does neo-assyrian mean?
Of or relating to the Neo-Assyrian Empire, founded in 911 BC and growing to dominate the ancient Near East throughout much of the 8th and 7th centuries BC.
Where does neo-assyrian come from?
From neo- + Assyrian.

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