Susiana

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Susiana, alternative form of Susianē, from Ancient Greek Σουσιανή (Sousianḗ), from Σουσιανός (Sousianós), from Σοῦσα (Soûsa, “Susa”) +‎ -ιανός (-ianós).

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Susiana

  1. (historical) The Greco-Roman name for the ancient state founded by the Elamite civilization, of which Susa became the capital around 2700 BC.
    Synonym: Elam

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