Sogdian
noun
Sog·di·an
ˈsäg-dē-ən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Sogdiana
2
: an Iranian language of the Sogdians see Indo-European Languages Table
Sogdian
adjective
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The Sogdian golden age persisted until the eighth century CE, when Islamic forces took control of much of the region.
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Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Sogdian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sogdian. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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