Persia

[ pur-zhuh, -shuh ]

/ ˈpɜr ʒə, -ʃə /

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noun

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.
Only Iraq Can Save Itself From Chaos|Jay Parini|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
The first culture, of course, was that of Persia; the second, that of Sparta.
Persian Fire and Rubicon (Full)|David Frum|September 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Jake Gyllenhaal and his biceps could make the leap to macho this year with Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Hollywood's New Macho Man|Gina Piccalo|April 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
An earthquake completely destroyed Schiraz in Persia; 12,000 lives were lost.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Only 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 Munsell
Hanway 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. Harper
In 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

Persia

/ (ˈpɜːʃə) /

noun

the former name (until 1935) of Iran

another name for Persian Empire

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