Sumerian

noun

Su·​me·​ri·​an sü-ˈmer-ē-ən How to pronounce Sumerian (audio)
-ˈmir-
1
: a native of Sumer
2
: the language of the Sumerians that has no known linguistic affinities
Sumerian adjective

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Steve Squall/Sumerian Pictures Delving into the role gave Rickards insight into the challenges facing women in the early 20th century in the United States. — A Martínez, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025 Roan, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Lauv all donated $25,000 to the campaign, along with Live Nation, AGE Touring, the Wasserman Foundation, Hinterland Music Festival, talent manager Guy Oseary, Sumerian Records CEO Ash Avildsen. — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025

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First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Sumerian was in 1878

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Sumerian

noun
Su·​me·​ri·​an sü-ˈmer-ē-ən How to pronounce Sumerian (audio)
-ˈmir-
1
: a native of Sumer
2
: the language of the Sumerians that has no known relationships to other languages
Sumerian adjective
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