Achaemenids

Pronunciation: /əˈkiːmənɪdz/

Definitions of achaemenids

noun a member of the Achaemenid dynasty, which ruled the Persian Empire from approximately 550 to 330 BC

Example Sentences

A1 The Achaemenids were an ancient Persian dynasty.

A2 The Achaemenids built the famous city of Persepolis.

B1 The Achaemenids established one of the largest empires in ancient history.

B2 The Achaemenids were known for their advanced administrative system.

C1 The Achaemenids ruled over a vast territory with diverse cultures.

C2 The Achaemenids left a lasting legacy in Persian art and architecture.

Examples of achaemenids in a Sentence

formal The Achaemenids were an ancient Persian dynasty that ruled from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.

informal Did you know that the Achaemenids were one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world?

slang The Achaemenids were like the OG rulers of Persia back in the day.

figurative The legacy of the Achaemenids continues to influence modern Persian culture and history.

Grammatical Forms of achaemenids

• plural: Achaemenids
• comparative: more Achaemenid
• superlative: most Achaemenid
• present tense: Achaemenids
• future tense: will be Achaemenids
• perfect tense: have been Achaemenids
• continuous tense: are being Achaemenids
• singular: Achaemenid
• positive degree: Achaemenids
• infinitive: to Achaemenid
• gerund: Achaemeniding
• participle: Achaemeniding

Origin and Evolution of achaemenids

First Known Use: 0550 year

Language of Origin: Old Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'Achaemenids' originated from the name of the ruling dynasty of the ancient Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the dynasty, the term 'Achaemenids' later came to be used to describe the period of Persian history when the dynasty ruled, as well as the architecture and art associated with that period.