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gerzean

Ger·ze·an
G g

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ger-zee-uh n, gur-]
    • /ˈgɛr zi ən, ˈgɜr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ger-zee-uh n, gur-]
    • /ˈgɛr zi ən, ˈgɜr-/

Definition of gerzean word

  • adjective gerzean of or relating to the predynastic, Aeneolithic culture of Upper Egypt c3600–3200 b.c., characterized by an emphasis on agriculture and fishing and the use of foreign artifacts and materials. 1

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Origin of gerzean

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; El Gerzeh a district in Egypt + -an

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Parts of speech for Gerzean

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gerzean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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