Persia
Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
former official name (until 1935) of Iran.
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How to use Persia in a sentence
The other night, quite by chance, I came across some lines in Rumi, the 13th-century poet—a Sufi mystic from Persia.
Since the faith was founded by a man named Baha Allah in 19th-century Persia, Bahais have often been persecuted.
Silenced in Iran: The Plight of Bahai Prisoners of Conscience | Roxana Saberi | June 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe first culture, of course, was that of Persia; the second, that of Sparta.
Jake Gyllenhaal and his biceps could make the leap to macho this year with Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
NS: bbc Persia Me: radio NS: announced it on tv Me: but you dont have TV right?
Exclusive Tehran Account: Rejoicing Rafsanjani's Daughter's Release | Parvez Sharma | June 21, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
An earthquake completely destroyed Schiraz in Persia; 12,000 lives were lost.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellOnly the choicest tobacco is used with the hookah and nargeeleh; it is grown in Persia.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.He contributed much information respecting the history and present condition of Persia.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHanway defended his use of the umbrella by saying he was in delicate health after his return from Persia.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperIn Persia tobacco is cultivated near Shiraz, which gives name to the variety.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.
British Dictionary definitions for Persia
/ (ˈpɜːʃə) /
the former name (until 1935) of Iran
another name for Persian Empire
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