Elamite

noun

Elam·​ite ˈē-lə-ˌmīt 

plural Elamites

1

: a language of unknown affinities used in Elam approximately from the 25th to the 4th centuries b.c.

2

: a native or inhabitant of Elam

Elamite adjective

Examples of Elamite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this particular case, the vessel features inscriptions engraved in four languages–Egyptian, Akkadian, Elamite, and Persian. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for Elamite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite