Achaemenid

(ə-kēˈmə-nĭd, -kĕmˈə-) also A·chae·me·ni·an (ăkˌə-mēˈnē-ən)

adjective

Of or relating to the dynasty that ruled the Persian Empire.

noun

A member or subject of this dynasty.

Origin:

Origin: After Achaemenes, legendary ancestor of Cyrus II, founder of the dynasty

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