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Definition of mesopotamian

mesopotamian

/ˌmɛs.ə.pəˈteɪ.mi.ən/
Mes · o · po · ta · mi · an
Plural:Mesopotamians
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mesopotamian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of Mesopotamia, an ancient historical region in Western Asia situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, or its people, cultures, and civilizations.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered thousands of clay tablets inscribed with Mesopotamian cuneiform script."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of ancient Mesopotamia, the historical region in the fertile valleys between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers corresponding mainly to modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran.

Example

"Ancient Mesopotamians pioneered advanced irrigation systems and built monumental stepped temples known as ziggurats."

• Rhymes for mesopotamian

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek 'Mesopotamia', a compound of 'mesos' (middle) and 'potamos' (river), literally meaning '[the land] between the rivers' (referring to the Tigris and Euphrates), combined with the English suffix '-an'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mesopotamian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mesopotamian
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