Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

persian

Adjective/Noun
/ˈpɜːrʃən/
Definition
A term used to describe anything related to Persia (now Iran), especially in the context of its culture, language, or people.
Examples
  • The Persian Empire was one of the largest empires in ancient history.
  • She loves Persian cuisine, especially the rice dishes.
Meaning
The word ‘Persian’ refers to the culture, language, and people originating from Persia (modern-day Iran). It is used to identify the linguistic group that speaks Persian (Farsi) and to describe cultural attributes of Iran.
Synonyms
  • Iranian
  • Farsi