Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Akkadians, a Semitic people who founded the city of Akkad and developed a civilization in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq)

“The Akkadian language and culture had a profound impact on the development of the ancient Near East.”

2. noun

a member of the Akkadian people

“The Akkadian king, Sargon the Great, unified the city-states of Mesopotamia.”

3. noun

an ancient Semitic language spoken in Mesopotamia from the 3rd to the 1st millennia BCE

“The Akkadian language is known for its complex grammar and vocabulary.”

4. proper noun

the ancient city of Akkad, founded by Sargon the Great

“The city of Akkad was the capital of the Akkadian Empire.”