sassanian

/sæsəˈnɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Sassanian dynasty, a pre-Islamic Persian empire (224-642 AD)

“The Sassanian art style is still visible in some ancient buildings in Iran.”

2. noun

a member of the Sassanian dynasty

“The Sassanian ruler was known for his military campaigns.”

3. noun

a language spoken in the Sassanian empire

“The ancient Sassanian language is still studied by linguists today.”

Synonyms

  • Persian
  • pre-Islamic

Antonyms

  • Islamic
  • modern