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English adjective: Persian

1. Persian of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture


SamplesIranian mountains.
Iranian security police.


SynonymsIranian


English noun: Persian

1. Persian (person) a native or inhabitant of Iran


SamplesThe majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims.


SynonymsIrani, Iranian


Broader (hypernym)Asian, Asiatic


Narrower (hyponym)Farsi


Instance hyponymArtaxerxes, Artaxerxes, Artaxerxes I, Artaxerxes II


Member meronymIran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia

2. Persian (communication) the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms


SynonymsFarsi


Broader (hypernym)Iranian, Iranian language


Domain category membersNoruz, Nowrooz, Nowruz









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