halafian

Ha·laf·i·an

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-lah-fee-uh n]
- /həˈlɑ fi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-lah-fee-uh n]
- /həˈlɑ fi ən/

Definitions of halafian word

adjective halafian of or belonging to the Neolithic culture chiefly of northern Syria, dating to the fifth millennium b.c. and characterized by adobe dwellings and polychrome pottery decorated with animal designs and geometric patterns. 1
noun halafian a person who belonged to this culture. 1
adjective halafian of or relating to the Neolithic culture extending from Iran to the Mediterranean 0

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Origin of halafian

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; after (Tell) Halaf mound in Syria; see -ian

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Parts of speech for Halafian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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halafian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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