persian | ||
1. | [ noun ] a native or inhabitant of Iran | |
Synonyms: | Iranian Irani | |
Examples: | "the majority of Iranians are Persian Shiite Muslims" |
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Related terms: | Asian Artaxerxes_I Farsi Artaxerxes_II Iran | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture | |
Synonyms: | Iranian | |
Examples: | "Iranian mountains" "Iranian security police" |
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Related terms: | Iran | |
3. | [ noun ] (linguistics) the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms | |
Synonyms: | Farsi | |
Related terms: | Iranian noruz | |
Similar spelling: |
Persing perusing pershing Persinger persimmon person Persson Persons persona personal Peirson Pehrson Pearson Persoonia personnel personify personate personage Pergande |