Armenian

American  

[ahr-mee-nee-uhn, -meen-yuhn] / ɑrˈmi ni ən, -ˈmin yən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Armenia, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

1. a native of Armenia.

2. the language of the Armenians, an Indo-European language written in a distinctive script dating from the 5th century. Arm

Other Word Forms

• anti-Armenian adjective
• pro-Armenian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Armenian

First recorded in 1710–20; Armeni(a) + -an

Example Sentences

A day after the video was posted, Newsom issued a statement on X saying that his office was reviewing reports that Oz was targeting the Armenian American community.

From Los Angeles Times

But Pieterse's passion is water and he boasts a "library" of 40 brands drawn from Armenian volcanic springs to ancient Czech glaciers.

From Barron's

I recognize the Armenian and Greek kids who go to church with their families, the Muslim Turkish kids who go to the mosque with their families.

From Literature

When the Markup and CalMatters contacted the publisher of the Armenian Courier, he said he was unaware of the other site.

From Los Angeles Times

Salman said his municipality leased the land from the Armenian Church authorities to whom it belongs, before allowing Aida camp's popular committee to manage it for the benefit of residents.

From Barron's