Iranian

Also I·ra·ni

[ih-rey-nee-uhn, ih-rah-, ahy-rey-]

adjective

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

2. of or relating to the Iranian languages.

noun

1. a subbranch of the Indo-European family of languages, including especially Persian, Pashto, Avestan, and Kurdish.

2. an inhabitant of Iran; Persian.

Iranian

/ ɪˈreɪnɪən /

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Iran

2. a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, divided into West Iranian (including Old Persian, Pahlavi, modern Persian, Kurdish, Baluchi, and Tajik) and East Iranian (including Avestan, Sogdian, Pashto, and Ossetic)

3. Also: Persian.  Farsi. the modern Persian language

adjective

1. relating to, denoting, or characteristic of Iran, its inhabitants, or their language; Persian

2. belonging to or relating to the Iranian branch of Indo-European

Other Word Forms

• anti-Iranian adjective
• pro-Iranian adjective
• pseudo-Iranian adjective
• trans-Iranian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Iranian¹

First recorded in 1835–45; Iran + -ian

Example Sentences

Iranian construction companies are building a new bridge that will cross the future Tripp.

From BBC

There has been an increased number of Iranians entering the US in recent years, including many who fear persecution at home.

From BBC

Panahi has been arrested and imprisoned by the Iranian government on multiple occasions and is currently banned from making movies in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Mizan did not say when Asl was arrested, and his case had not previously been reported by Iranian media or human rights groups.

From BBC

In his opening remarks, Netanyahu displayed a map labelled The Curse that he said showed Iranian proxy groups across the Middle East.

From BBC