Armenian
Americanadjective
noun
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a native of Armenia.
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the language of the Armenians, an Indo-European language written in a distinctive script dating from the 5th century. Arm
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Armenia or an Armenian-speaking person elsewhere
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the language of the Armenians: an Indo-European language probably belonging to the Thraco-Phrygian branch, but containing many non-Indo-European elements
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an adherent of the Armenian Church or its doctrines
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Example Sentences
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Al-Hashimi became a polyglot — speaking English, Farsi and Armenian — in part to curb the effects of a seizure disorder on her temporal lobe, which is crucial for language comprehension.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Most leaders arrived in the Armenian capital for an informal dinner on Sunday.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Talene Monahon, an American playwright of Armenian descent, wrote one of the most talked about plays of 2025, “Meet the Cartozians.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
On Tuesday, JD Vance’s official X account posted a message acknowledging the Armenian genocide during his visit to Armenia.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026
She learned that Armenian boys are dashing and have a mischievous glint in their eyes.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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