Meaning of the word sumer in English

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sumer

US /ˈsuːmər/
UK /ˈsuːmə/

Noun

an ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, in the region of Sumer, known for its advanced culture, cuneiform writing, and city-states

Example:
The ancient civilization of Sumer developed the first known writing system.
Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts from Sumer.