Mesopotamia

geographical name

Mes·​o·​po·​ta·​mia ˌme-s(ə-)pə-ˈtā-mē-ə How to pronounce Mesopotamia (audio)
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1
region of southwestern Asia between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers extending from the mountains of eastern Asia Minor to the Persian Gulf
2
the entire Tigris–Euphrates valley
Mesopotamian adjective or noun

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“Mesopotamia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mesopotamia. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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