See also: Achæmenid

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From Ancient Greek Ἀχαιμενίδης (Akhaimenídēs).

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  • IPA(key): /əˈkiːmənɪd/, /əˈkɛmənɪd/
  • Hyphenation: A‧chae‧me‧nid

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Achaemenid (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire), founded by Achaemenes.

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Achaemenid (plural Achaemenids or Achaemenidae or Achaemenides)

  1. A member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire).

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