Syrian
Americanadjective
noun
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Syrians
plural
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
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"The decision includes the complete suspension of passenger and commercial traffic in both directions, to ensure the safety of travellers and workers at the crossing," Syrian authorities said in a statement carried by state media.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
It also sent troops into a UN-patrolled buffer zone that had separated Israeli and Syrian forces on the mainly Israeli-occupied Golan Heights since 1974.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Our investigation has found that other Syrian officials connected to the Tice case have also apparently found refuge abroad.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Thousands of U.S. airstrikes helped Iraqi and Syrian forces defeat the militants, and American troops remained in Iraq.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I hold my head high and check that people notice the Syrian national strip I wear.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
While Thursday’s decision dealt with Haitians and Syrians, its rationale could affect up to 1.3 million noncitizens who are protected by Temporary Protected Status.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
“In one fell swoop, thousands of Haitians and Syrians now risk losing the right to live and work in the country they call home.”
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
Doe External link, upheld the administration’s authority to end deportation protection for Haitians and Syrians.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The US first provided TPS to Haitians after a major earthquake in 2010 and to Syrians after their country descended into civil war in 2012.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
In 2016, Turkey made a deal with the European Union to take back Syrian refugees in exchange for Syrians living in Turkey who qualify for asylum in Europe.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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