Assyriologue

/əˌsɪriˈɑləɡ/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of assyriologist; a scholar who studies ancient Assyria.

Etymology

From Assyriology + -ogue suffix (variant of -ologist used in British English). The -ogue suffix comes from Greek -agogos (leader).

Kelly Says

The '-ogue' spelling is more common in British and French academic circles, showing how scientific terminology varies by region and tradition—it's the same expert, just spelled differently across the Atlantic.

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