Sirië

Afrikaans

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch Syrië, ultimately from Latin Syria, from Ancient Greek Συρίᾱ (Suríā), ultimately from Akkadian 𒀸𒋩 (Aššur, “Assur”).

Proper noun

Sirië

  1. Syria (a country in West Asia in the Middle East; capital: Damaskus)
  2. (historical) Syria (an ancient Roman province between 64 BCE and 135 CE)
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