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Persia — meaning in English

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English meaning

Persia proper noun The historical name for Iran, and for the empires ruled from that region.
Persian adjective Relating to Persia (modern Iran), its people, or its culture.

Senses

Persia is used for these senses in English:

Persia Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.
Persian Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.
Persian (historical, countable) A person from Persia.
Persian (countable) A person of Persian descent.

Persian — full definition

adjective Relating to Persia (modern Iran), its people, or its culture.
proper noun The Persian language, spoken mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

persialainen persiankielinen farsi farsin kieli persian kieli