Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sogdian

Noun
/sɒɡˈdiːən/
Definition
An ancient Iranian language spoken in Central Asia, particularly by the Sogdian people.
Examples
  • The Sogdian script is considered one of the oldest writing systems used in Central Asia.
  • Sogdian merchants played a vital role in the Silk Road trade network.
Meaning
Relating to the Sogdian people or their language, which was used extensively in trade along the Silk Road.
Synonyms
  • None, as Sogdian refers specifically to an ethnic group and their language.