Syrian
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of Syria, its people, or their dialect of Arabic
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Eastern Churches of or relating to Christians who belong to churches with Syriac liturgies
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Syria
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Eastern Churches a Syrian Christian
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Etymology
Origin of Syrian
1350–1400; Middle English Sirien < Middle French. See Syria, -an
Example Sentences
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At the time, Robinson was in prison after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
A separate satellite image from Planet Labs shows the ship in the Syrian port of Tartus on May 11.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
A Syrian government spokesman didn’t respond to a request for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
"Investigations are continuing into all the recent adult female returnees from Syrian camps," she added.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
I gaze at the stars from the Syrian horizon on one side to the Turkish horizon on the other.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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