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Persian

Pronunciation: [ˈpɜrʒən]

Word

Context: "nationality"

(noun) a person from Iran, which is a country in the Middle East. If someone is from Iran, you can call them Persian.

Example

My friend is Persian and shares many traditions from Iran.

Example

Not every Iranian feels comfortable being called Persian; they might prefer simply Iranian.

Example

Is she Persian because her family is from Iran?

Context: "language"

(noun) the language spoken by people in Iran. This language is also called Farsi, and it has its own alphabet.

Example

She learned Persian to communicate better with her grandparents.

Example

He didn’t understand any Persian, so he found it hard to talk to the locals in Iran.

Example

Can you read Persian writing?

Context: "culture"

(adjective) related to the people or things of Iran, including their art, history, and traditions. Persian culture includes beautiful carpets, poems, and wonderful food.

Example

The Persian rugs in the museum are very colorful and detailed.

Example

The exhibition was not about Persian culture, but rather focused on other places.

Example

What aspects of Persian culture do you find most interesting?

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