1
: one of the people of Persia: such as
a
: one of the ancient Iranians who under Cyrus and his successors founded an empire in southwest Asia
b
: a member of one of the peoples forming the modern Iranian nationality
2
a
: any of several Iranian languages dominant in Persia at different periods
b
: the modern language of Iran and western Afghanistan see Indo-European Languages Table
3
: a thin soft silk formerly used especially for linings
4
Persian
adjective
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Now is the time for a political deal, backed by the United States and moderate Arab nations, that stabilizes Gaza and brings in Persian Gulf and international funds to bring in humanitarian aid and rebuild.
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Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024
The rhythm and structure of Universal Language — where Persian and French are a reimagined as Canada’s two official languages — is very much dictated by Rankin’s sense of Tehran by way of his native Winnipeg.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
His involvement made him, alternatively, friend and foe to an ascendant politician: Reza Shah Pahlavi (then known as Reza Khan), an officer in the Russian-style Persian Cossack Brigade.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
The entire line of fabrics is just amazing—a lot of the patterns are inspired by Persian, Central Asian, and Russian folklore.
—Stephanie Sporn, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2024
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Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024
The rhythm and structure of Universal Language — where Persian and French are a reimagined as Canada’s two official languages — is very much dictated by Rankin’s sense of Tehran by way of his native Winnipeg.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024
His involvement made him, alternatively, friend and foe to an ascendant politician: Reza Shah Pahlavi (then known as Reza Khan), an officer in the Russian-style Persian Cossack Brigade.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
The entire line of fabrics is just amazing—a lot of the patterns are inspired by Persian, Central Asian, and Russian folklore.
—Stephanie Sporn, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Persian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Persian. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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Persian
noun
Per·sian
ˈpər-zhən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Persia or modern Iran
2
: the language of the Persians
Persian
adjective
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