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Elam

Noun

Senses:

1. an ancient civilization in southwestern Iran
2. a Dravidian language spoken by the ancient Elamites
3. a fictional character in a popular fantasy novel series

Usage:

Sense 1: Elam refers to an ancient civilization that existed in southwestern Iran. It was one of the earliest known civilizations in the region, dating back to the third millennium BCE.

Example sentence: The Elamites developed advanced systems of irrigation and architecture.

Sense 2: Elam is also the name of a Dravidian language that was spoken by the ancient Elamites. It is an extinct language and is of great interest to linguists and historians.

Example sentence: The decipherment of Elamite texts has contributed significantly to our understanding of the ancient civilization.

Sense 3: In the popular fantasy novel series, "The Chronicles of Elam," Elam is the name of a courageous and cunning protagonist who battles evil forces to save his realm.

Example sentence: The readers eagerly follow Elam's adventures and eagerly await the next installment in the series.

Related Products:

• Books on the history of ancient Iran
• Books on linguistics
• Popular fantasy novel series