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

armenian British  

/ ɑːˈmiːnɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Armenia or an Armenian-speaking person elsewhere

2. the language of the Armenians: an Indo-European language probably belonging to the Thraco-Phrygian branch, but containing many non-Indo-European elements

3. an adherent of the Armenian Church or its doctrines

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adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• anti-Armenian adjective
• pro-Armenian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Armenian

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

Example Sentences

I discovered the rich diversity in cuisines and cultures — Mexican, Latino, Persian, Armenian, Korean.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“As the religious mullahs came to power, they still respected the Armenian community. We got to keep our churches,” Saghatelian said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 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

The arch-foes have fought two wars over the Karabakh region, Azerbaijan finally seizing the mountainous territory in a lightning offensive in 2023, ending three decades of rule by Armenian separatists.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Around the Armenian Quarter barricades have been erected.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides