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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"Armenian people voted for peace, regional prosperity and cooperation," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
In a high-profile visit in May, French President Emmanuel Macron threw his support behind Pashinyan, embracing the Armenian leader as a dear friend.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The conflict came to an end in 2023, when the Azerbaijan army seized control of the enclave, and most of the Armenian population fled.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
In the two weeks preceding the election, Moscow banned the export of Armenian flowers, mineral water, cognac, fresh vegetables and fruit.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The students there were trilingual, speaking Arabic, Armenian, and English, three languages with completely different alphabets.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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