persian
/ˈpɜrʒən/
adjective
- Relating to the country of Iran (formerly called Persia), its people, or its culture.
- She bought a beautiful Persian rug for her living room.
- The museum has a large collection of Persian art from the 16th century.
- He is studying Persian history to understand the region better.
Synonyms
noun
- A person from Iran (formerly Persia).
- The restaurant is run by a Persian who makes excellent kebabs.
- My neighbor is a Persian who moved here ten years ago.
- Many Persians celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
- The official language of Iran, also known as Farsi.
- She is learning Persian so she can read poetry by Rumi.
- He speaks Persian fluently because his family is from Tehran.
- Persian is written in a modified Arabic script.