English · Word Candidate

Persian

/ˈpɜː.ʒən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Persians

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến Ba Tư

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Adjective

Examples

MOHAMMAD REZA SHAJARIAN (Thursday) Renowned in his native Iran, the vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian has been performing since the 1960s, and is now widely considered one of the finest classical Persian singers in the world. Mr. Shajarian’s son, Homayoun Shajarian, will provide additional vocals and

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to the Persian people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuộc về người Ba Tư

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A native or inhabitant of the historical polity of Persia (for example, any of the various Persian empires).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người bản địa hoặc cư dân của Ba Tư

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Noun

Examples

The Persians (including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes, Syrians, Phœnicians, Jews, and Egyptians), in contrast to the foregoing, possess a germ of historical development, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An Iranian (person from Iran).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một người từ Iran

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NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Persian” mean?

Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.

Is “Persian” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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