ɛˈlɑːmaɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an ancient people who lived in what is now southwestern Iran, from the 3rd to the 6th century BC.

“The archaeologists discovered a previously unknown Elamite city deep in the desert.”

2. noun

A language spoken by the Elamites.

“The researcher studied the Elamite language to better understand its connections to other ancient languages.”