Arya
Arya (noun) means a member of the historical Indo-Iranian peoples who spoke early Indo-European languages; used in a strictly linguistic/historical sense. Example: “Scholars use "Arya" to describe the ancient peoples who brought Indo-Iranian languages to South Asia.”
How to use Arya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical/linguistic term for ancient Indo-Iranian peoples; also a popular given name in South Asia.
Historically this word was badly misused by 19th- and 20th-century race theorists (see "Aryan"); in modern, careful usage it refers narrowly to language history, not race.
Word forms
Aryas plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit ā́rya, meaning "noble" or "respectable" — originally a term the Indo-Iranian peoples used for themselves.
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What does “Arya” mean?
The word “Arya” means a member of the historical Indo-Iranian peoples who spoke early Indo-European languages; used in a strictly linguistic/historical sense. In plain terms, a historical/linguistic term for ancient Indo-Iranian peoples; also a popular given name in South Asia.
How do you use “Arya” in a sentence?
Here is “Arya” used in a sentence: “Scholars use "Arya" to describe the ancient peoples who brought Indo-Iranian languages to South Asia.”
What part of speech is “Arya”?
“Arya” is a noun.
Where does the word “Arya” come from?
The word “Arya” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit ā́rya, meaning "noble" or "respectable" — originally a term the Indo-Iranian peoples used for themselves.
Is “Arya” a common word?
“Arya” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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