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Persians Meaning in English

word · lemma: persian

ˈpɝʒənz
PUR-zhunz
ˈpɜːʒənz
PUR-zhuhnz

التعريف

Persians are people from Iran, especially those belonging to the main ethnic group historically known as Persians. The word can also refer to their ancient civilization or culture.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Persians' is most often used for people of Persian ethnicity from Iran, but can also refer more generally to ancient peoples of the Persian Empire. It can be confused with 'Iranians' (all people from Iran, not just Persians). Also used for 'Persian cats' (a breed of cat), but the meaning will be clear from context.

جمل نموذجية

Many ancient Persians lived in large cities.

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Persians speak the Persian language, also known as Farsi.

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The Persians built many beautiful palaces.

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Did you know the Persians invented the first postal system?

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Some Persians living abroad keep strong cultural traditions.

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When people say 'the Persians,' they often mean the main ethnic group in Iran, not all Iranians.

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