sassanid

Sas·sa·nid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-sah-nid, -san-id]
- /səˈsɑ nɪd, -ˈsæn ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-sah-nid, -san-id]
- /səˈsɑ nɪd, -ˈsæn ɪd/

Definitions of sassanid word

noun plural sassanid a member of a dynasty that ruled in Persia a.d. 226–651. 1
adjective sassanid of or relating to the Sassanids or their dynasty. 1
noun sassanid any member of the native dynasty that built and ruled an empire in Persia from 224 to 636 ad 0
noun sassanid a member of the last dynasty of native rulers in Persia ( a.d. 224-641) 0

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Origin of sassanid

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; Sassan grandfather of first king of dynasty + -id1

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Parts of speech for Sassanid

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sassanid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.