I. ˈsüzēən noun
also su·si·a·ni·an |süzē|ānēən
( -s )
Etymology: Susian from Latin Susiani (plural) inhabitants of Susa or of Susiana, from Greek Sousianē Susiana, province of the ancient Persian empire roughly coextensive with Elam, from Sousa, its capital; Susianian from Greek Sousianē + English -ian
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Susa or Susiana
2. usually capitalized : elamite
II. adjective
also susianian “
Usage: usually capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Persian province Susiana or to its capital Susa