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.
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Not every Iranian feels comfortable being called Persian; they might prefer simply Iranian.
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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.
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He didn’t understand any Persian, so he found it hard to talk to the locals in Iran.
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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.
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The exhibition was not about Persian culture, but rather focused on other places.
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What aspects of Persian culture do you find most interesting?
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