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Achaemenid

Achaemenid

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A person who lived under the ancient Persian family of rulers around 550 to 330 BC
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːkəˈmiːnɪd/
  • Literature
translation icon : aquemenida
  • Many Achaemenids contributed to the cultural richness of Persia.

Examples

  • The Achaemenid Empire was known for its vast territory and efficient administration.

  • An Achaemenid ruler governed a diverse population across three continents.

  • Artifacts from the Achaemenid period reveal a blend of different cultural influences.

  • Cyrus the Great was a prominent Achaemenid leader.

  • Many scholars study the architecture and art of the Achaemenid dynasty to understand its cultural impact.

  • The Achaemenid rulers implemented an intricate system of roads to connect their vast empire.

  • Historians often examine the policies of Achaemenid kings to analyze governance in ancient Persia.

Synonyms

Persian
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A person from Iran who belongs to the country's main group of people

is narrower, meaning a person who lives under a specific ancient imperial rule

Surface Forms

Achaemenid singular
Achaemenids plural

Etymology

Achaemenid comes from the Old Persian name Achaemenes, the founder of that royal line. So, an Achaemenid is 'a person of Achaemenes', meaning someone who belonged to that Persian dynasty.