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Definition of Elam
1. Noun. An ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people.
Exact synonyms: Susiana
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Definition of Elam
1. Proper noun. an ancient civilization established in what is now south-western Iran before 3000 BC; its capital was Susa and its inhabitants were Elamites; known in classical times as Susiana ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com