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ASSYRIOLOGY

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As⋅syr⋅i⋅ol⋅o⋅gy

[uh-seer-ee-ol-uh-jee]
–noun
the study of the history, language, etc., of the ancient Assyrians.

Origin:
1820–30; Assyri(a) + -o- + -logy


As⋅syr⋅i⋅o⋅log⋅i⋅cal [uh-seer-ee-uh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
As⋅syr⋅i⋅ol⋅o⋅gist, noun
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As·syr·i·ol·o·gy   (ə-sîr'ē-ŏl'ə-jē)   
n.  The study of the ancient civilization and language of Assyria.
As·syr'i·ol'o·gist n.
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