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Tehran
teh-RAN
Tehran (name) means the capital city of Iran. Example: “Tehran is home to millions of people.”
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The capital city of Iran.
"Three days after the presidential elections, Tehran was in upheaval."
— Sune Engel Rasmussen, After Torture and Persecution, Iranian Activists Work From Inside the U.S (2013)
"Tehran is home to millions of people."
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Etymology
A transliteration of the Persian name tehran, from Classical Persian tahran.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tehran” mean?
The word “Tehran” means the capital city of Iran.
How do you pronounce “Tehran”?
“Tehran” is pronounced teh-RAN (/tɛˈɹæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tehran” in a sentence?
Here is “Tehran” used in a sentence: “Tehran is home to millions of people.”
What part of speech is “Tehran”?
“Tehran” is a name.
Where does the word “Tehran” come from?
The word “Tehran” comes from Persian. A transliteration of the Persian name tehran, from Classical Persian tahran.
Is “Tehran” a common word?
“Tehran” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What country is Tehran the capital of?
Tehran is the capital city of Iran.
Is Tehran a country or a city?
Tehran is a city — specifically, the capital city of Iran — not a country in its own right.
What is the difference between Tehran and Iran?
Iran is the country, while Tehran is its capital city, serving as the seat of government and administration. Iran contains many cities, of which Tehran is the capital.
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