Synonyms for

Persian

Verb / ˈpɜ:ʒʌn / Another word for persian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or from Iran (formerly Persia) or its people or language.

Synonyms & similar words

irani persian iranian farsi Iranian Persic Farsi Tajik Aryan Indo-European Shirazi Kermani Isfahani Khorasani Mashhadi Qazvini Tabrizi Yazdi Zagros Zoroastrian

Synonyms by register

Formal

Iranian Farsi

Informal

Persian cat Persian rug

Literary

Elamite Median

Antonyms

western european american oriental eastern asian

Common collocations

  • Persian Gulf
  • Persian carpet
  • Persian language
  • Persian cat
  • Persian Empire
  • Persian literature
  • Persian New Year

Word family

noun Persia
adjective Persian

Usage note

While 'Persian' historically referred to the empire and culture of Persia (modern-day Iran), it is now primarily used to refer to things related to Iran. 'Iranian' is often preferred when referring to the modern nation and its people.

Example sentences

  1. The Persian rug was made in Iran.
  2. My uncle speaks Persian fluently.
  3. The restaurant serves delicious Persian food.
  4. The Persian Gulf is located in the Middle East.
  5. My favorite cat breed is the Persian.

Quotes

  • I am not a prince or a king, but I am Shahryar, the Persian king of stories.
  • A Persian rug is like a painting that you can walk on.
  • Persian cats are like living pieces of art.

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