Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
akkadian
Noun
ə-ˈkā-dē-ən
Definition
Akkadian is a Semitic language that was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia.
Examples
- Akkadian texts were used for governance and literature in ancient Mesopotamia.
- The Epic of Gilgamesh was originally written in Akkadian.
- Akkadian had a significant influence on later Semitic languages.
Meaning
It is the first Semitic language that was recorded in written form and served as a lingua franca in the region.
Synonyms
- Assyrian (when referring to the dialect)
- Babylonian (also a dialect of Akkadian)
