Syrian
Syrian (adj) means relating to Syria, its people, or its culture. Example: “She cooked a traditional Syrian dish for the dinner party.”
How to use Syrian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Syria or someone from there.
Word forms
Syrians plural
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Etymology
From "Syria" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-an."
Rhymes for Syrian
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What does “Syrian” mean?
The word “Syrian” means relating to Syria, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, relating to Syria or someone from there.
How do you pronounce “Syrian”?
“Syrian” is pronounced SIH-ree-uhn (/ˈsi.ɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Syrian” in a sentence?
Here is “Syrian” used in a sentence: “She cooked a traditional Syrian dish for the dinner party.”
What part of speech is “Syrian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Syrian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Syrian” a common word?
“Syrian” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Syrian” have?
“Syrian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Syria, its people, or its culture.
Should 'Syrian' always be capitalized?
Yes. "Syrian" is a proper adjective and noun formed from the country name Syria, so it is always written with a capital S, whether it describes the people, the culture, or a person from Syria.
What is the difference between Syrian and Assyrian?
"Syrian" relates to the modern country of Syria and its people. "Assyrian" refers to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization and to a distinct ethnic and linguistic group, so the two words are not interchangeable.
What is the difference between Syrian and Syriac?
"Syrian" describes anything relating to Syria, its people, or its culture. "Syriac" refers specifically to a dialect of Aramaic used as a literary and liturgical language, so it is a linguistic term rather than a general demonym.
Can 'Syrian' be both a noun and an adjective?
Yes. As an adjective it describes something relating to Syria, as in "Syrian cuisine." As a noun it names a person from Syria or of Syrian descent, as in "she is a Syrian."