Synonyms for

Iran

Verb / ˌɪˈrɑ:n / / ˌaɪˈræn / Another word for iran — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Iran is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Synonyms & similar words

persia islamicrepublicofiran iran Persia Iranshahr Aryanam-Vaejah Tehran Shiraz Isfahan Tabriz Kerman Mashhad Ahvaz Qazvin Qom Yazd Kermanshah Zahedan

Common collocations

  • Islamic Republic of Iran
  • ancient Persia
  • Iranian culture
  • Iranian people
  • Iranian history
  • Iranian economy
  • Iran-Contra affair
  • visit Iran

Word family

noun Iran
adjective Iranian

Usage note

Iran is a proper noun referring to a country in Western Asia. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms in the way a general vocabulary word would be.

Example sentences

  1. Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
  2. The official language of Iran is Persian.
  3. Iran is known for its beautiful mosques and ancient ruins.
  4. Iran is the 18th largest country in the world.
  5. The Iranian flag has three colors: green, white, and red.

Quotes

  • 'I am not a terrorist and neither is my country', said by Iran's former president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
  • 'Iran is a country with a deep culture and long history.' - Hassan Rouhani
  • 'Iran has never started a war and will never do so', said by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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