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Sassanid

Sassanid

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A person from the royal family that ruled ancient Persia
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsæsənɪd/
: sasanida
  • The founding Sassanid, Ardashir I, revived the Achaemenids' political organization of the state, dividing it into 20 autonomous countries.

Examples

  • As Khalid's troops were tired after the long March and the battle, his army wasn't able to pursue the Sassanid survivors.

  • Many historians study the political systems established by the Sassanid rulers during their reign.

  • His son Amor the Second accepted Sassanid rule and became their vassal.

  • The Sassanid dynasty was known for its remarkable contributions to art and architecture in ancient Persia.

  • The fall of the Sassanid Empire in 651 AD marked the end of a significant era in Persian history.

Surface Forms

Sassanid main

Morphology

Sassanid = Sassan (semi-transparent) = Sassan + id

Built from the proper name 'Sassan' plus the dynastic/formational suffix '-id'; the morphological relation is recognizable but historically specialized.

Etymology

Sassanid comes from the name Sasan plus the ending -id, meaning 'son of' or 'descendant'. So a Sassanid is a person who belongs to the Sasan family or dynasty.