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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
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As·syr·i·ol·o·gy     (ə-sîr'ē-ŏl'ə-jē)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   The study of the ancient civilization and language of Assyria.
As·syr'i·ol'o·gist n.
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Assyriologist

As*syr`i*ol"o*gist\, n. One versed in Assyriology; a student of Assyrian arch[ae]ology.

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