Definitions

1. noun

A region in ancient Mesopotamia where the Sumer civilization developed, known for its early urban settlements and significant contributions to writing, law, and governance.

“The archaeologists uncovered a long-forgotten temple in ancient Sumeria, shedding new light on the culture of its inhabitants.”

2. proper noun

Sumer, an ancient civilization that flourished in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) from around 4500 to 1900 BCE.

“The Sumerians are credited with inventing the wheel and developing one of the first forms of written language.”