Definition of assyrians:
(n) :
A person from a traditional Christian ethnic group with roots in the Middle East, who claim ancestry tracing back to the ancient Assyrians.
(adj) :
Of or pertaining to the Assyrian people.
(n) :
Any Syriac language spoken by Assyrian peoples, particularly Assyrian Neo-Aramaic.
(n) :
(historical) A citizen of an ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.
(adj) :
(historical) Of, or characteristic of, or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.
(n) :
(historical) A person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.