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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Syrian
1350–1400; Middle English Sirien < Middle French. See Syria, -an
Example Sentences
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The Syrian presence in Karagümrük creates real tensions—cultural, linguistic, religious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Lawyers for Haitian and Syrian TPS holders rebutted, however, that federal courts have the power to review the determination process.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
He played a key role in gathering evidence for the trial of former Syrian colonel Anwar Raslan in Germany in 2020-22.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"We're talking about the power to mass expel people who have done nothing wrong to countries that remain unsafe," said Ahilan Arulanantham, a lawyer representing the Syrian TPS holders in the case.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
His trays are full of fresh baked goods: flatbreads, stuffed rolls, Syrian pastries.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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