babylonian
UK: ˌbæb.ɪˈləʊ.ni.ən | US: ˌbæb.ɪˈloʊ.ni.ən
adj. relating to Babylon or its people, culture, or language
n. a native or inhabitant of ancient Babylon
The word "Babylonian" derives from "Babylon," the famed ancient city in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), combined with the suffix "-ian," which denotes affiliation or relation. "Babylon" itself originates from the Akkadian "Bāb-ilim" (Gate of God), reflecting the city's cultural and religious significance. Over time, "-ian" (from Latin "-ianus") became a standard suffix in English to form adjectives and nouns indicating origin or association.
The Babylonian empire was known for its advanced legal code, the Code of Hammurabi.
Scholars study Babylonian cuneiform tablets to understand early writing systems.
The Babylonian calendar influenced later timekeeping methods.
Nebuchadnezzar II was a prominent Babylonian king.
Babylonian mathematics included early concepts of algebra and geometry.