Definition of proto-Elamite in English:
proto-Elamite
adjective ˌprəʊtəʊ ˈiːləmʌɪt
Designating or relating to the earliest indigenous writing system known from Iran; designating or relating to the period during which this script was in use or the culture associated with it.
noun ˌprəʊtəʊ ˈiːləmʌɪt
The earliest indigenous writing system known from Iran; a member of the people or culture associated with this.
Origin
Early 20th century. From proto- + Elamite, after French proto-élamite.
Definition of proto-Elamite in US English:
proto-Elamite
adjectiveˌprəʊtəʊ ˈiːləmʌɪt
Designating or relating to the earliest indigenous writing system known from Iran; designating or relating to the period during which this script was in use or the culture associated with it.
nounˌprəʊtəʊ ˈiːləmʌɪt
The earliest indigenous writing system known from Iran; a member of the people or culture associated with this.
Origin
Early 20th century. From proto- + Elamite, after French proto-élamite.