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Akkadian

Noun: Akkadian refers to an extinct East Semitic language that was spoken by the Akkadian people in ancient Mesopotamia, mostly during the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC.

Sample Sentence: The discovery of the Akkadian language was a crucial event in the study of ancient civilizations.

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Adjective: When used as an adjective, Akkadian describes anything related to or originating from the ancient Akkadian people or their civilization.

Sample Sentence: The archaeological team found several Akkadian artifacts at the excavation site.

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Local Usage: In certain regions, particularly within academic circles, Akkadian is used to refer to the study of the Akkadian language and its associated texts.

Sample Sentence: The university offers a specialized course in Akkadian for students interested in ancient languages.

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