Ziggurat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈzɪɡʊˌɹæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ziggurat is a noun meaning (archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.
Meaning
(archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.
More Meanings
- Any building with similar style or shape.
Example Sentences
He works in an old ziggurat of an office building.
It would be uplifting to think that the ziggurat was the first expression of Near Eastern civilization, for then one could speak about humanity's fascination with the heavens, of the human quest for communion with the infinite.
Word Forms
- ziggurats
- ziggarat
- zigurat
Related Words
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