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Etruscan

Noun

A member of an ancient people of Etruria, a region of central Italy between the Arno and Tiber rivers, who flourished between about 900 and 200 BC.

Example sentence: The tomb of an Etruscan king was discovered with stunning artifacts.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Etruria, the Etruscans, or their language.

Example sentence: The Etruscan civilization had a significant influence on early Roman culture.

History

Etruscan history refers to the period when the Etruscan civilization prospered and inhabited the region of Etruria before being assimilated into the Roman Republic.

Example sentence: The decline of Etruscan power occurred during the Roman conquest of Etruria in the 4th century BC.

Language

The extinct language spoken by the Etruscans, which is believed to be unrelated to any other known language.

Example sentence: Scholars have been deciphering Etruscan inscriptions to gain insights into their culture and society.