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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"And alongside this, some security measures that respond firstly to Syrian and Lebanese concerns, and also Israeli concerns," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
Most of them were Sudanese, Somali, Syrian and Eritrean families, whose addresses had been posted on social media and they were now scared to stay in their houses, she said.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
On the same street, hundreds of people, mostly Shia but also including Palestinians and Syrian refugees, live in tent encampments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Investigations are continuing into all the recent adult female returnees from Syrian camps," she added.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Three soldiers of the Syrian army lean against it.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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