Mesopotamia

geographical name Mes·o·po·ta·mia \ˌme-s(ə-)pə-ˈtā-mē-ə, -myə\

Definition of MESOPOTAMIA

region SW Asia between the Tigris & the Euphrates extending from the mountains of E Asia Minor to the Persian Gulf

the entire Tigris-Euphrates valley

— Mes·o·po·ta·mian \-mē-ən, -myən\ adjective or noun

MESOPOTAMIA Defined for Kids

geographical name Mes·o·po·ta·mia \ˌme-s(ə-)pə-ˈtā-mē-ə, -myə\

region SW Asia between Euphrates & Tigris rivers

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