Sirië

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Etymology

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Inherited from Dutch Syrië, ultimately from Latin Syria, from Ancient Greek Συρίᾱ (Suríā), ultimately from Akkadian 𒀸𒋩 (Aššur, Assur).

Proper noun

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Sirië

  1. Syria (a country in West Asia, in the Middle East; capital: Damaskus)
  2. (historical) Syria (an ancient Roman province between 64 BCE and 135 CE)
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