Armenian
adjective
of or relating to Armenia, its inhabitants, or their language.
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Armenian
American
[ahr-mee-nee-uhn, -meen-yuhn]
/ ɑrˈmi ni ən, -ˈmin yən /
adjective
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
armenian
British
/ ɑːˈmiːnɪən /
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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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he was aware being in the two unions was incompatible, but that pursuing both paths was possible "for now".
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Los Angeles has the largest Armenian community in the United States with as many as 700,000 people.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The museum is an initiative of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee Western US, and planning began as the group prepared to mark the the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 2015.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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
According to folk legend, an Armenian princess lived on the island.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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