Sumerian

/səˈmɛriən/
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Other forms: Sumerians

Definitions of Sumerian
  1. adjective
    of or relating to ancient Sumer or its inhabitants
  2. noun
    a member of a people who inhabited ancient Sumer
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    Babylonian
    an inhabitant of ancient Babylon
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