Isfahan

[ is-fuh-hahn ]

noun

1. a city in central Iran: the capital of Persia from the 16th into the 18th century.

Isfahan

/ ˌɪsfəˈhɑːn /

noun

1. a city in central Iran: the second largest city in the country; capital of Persia in the 11th century and from 1598 to 1722. Pop: 1 547 000 (2005 est) Ancient nameAspadanaˌæspəˈdɑːnə

Example Sentences

Zealots on motorcycles are throwing acid at women whose veils are deemed too loose in the ancient city of Isfahan.

From The Daily Beast

But the people of Isfahan are talking, and some are feeling decidedly anxious and worried.

From The Daily Beast

Pakzad is referring to the head of Ansar-e-Hezbollah in Isfahan, who denies having heard the news.

From The Daily Beast

Sara, 21 years old, lives in the historic Iranian city of Isfahan, close to Jolfa, the Christian quarter.

From The Daily Beast

In general, Isfahan authorities have been unwilling to speak on the matter.

From The Daily Beast

After a perilous journey they reached Isfahan, and received an honourable welcome from the prince.

From Project Gutenberg

I occupied in Isfahan the same lodgings as my fellow-traveller, the singer of elegies.

From Project Gutenberg

The two towers are on the mosque of the village of Khaledan, about an hour's distance from Isfahan.

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We left Isfahan at last, and proceeded on our way in the direction of the mountains lying to the south.

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I found the middle classes of Isfahan to be remarkably cultivated.

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