proper noun
Uncommon
Persia
PUR-zhuh
Persia (proper noun) means the historical name for Iran, and for the empires ruled from that region. Example: “Ancient Persia stretched from Egypt to the Indus River at its height.”
proper noun
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The historical name for Iran, and for the empires ruled from that region.
"Ancient Persia stretched from Egypt to the Indus River at its height."
"Persia was renamed Iran in the 20th century."
How to use Persia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe old name for Iran and its various empires throughout history.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Persis, itself from Old Persian Pārsa, the name of the region and its people.
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What does “Persia” mean?
The word “Persia” means the historical name for Iran, and for the empires ruled from that region. In plain terms, the old name for Iran and its various empires throughout history.
How do you pronounce “Persia”?
“Persia” is pronounced PUR-zhuh (/ˈpɝʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Persia” in a sentence?
Here is “Persia” used in a sentence: “Ancient Persia stretched from Egypt to the Indus River at its height.”
What part of speech is “Persia”?
“Persia” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Persia” come from?
The word “Persia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Persis, itself from Old Persian Pārsa, the name of the region and its people.
Is “Persia” a common word?
“Persia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
