Iranian
|I-ra-ni-an|
B2
/ɪˈreɪniən/
Relating to Iran
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Iranian' originates from 'Iran', specifically the word 'Ērān', where 'Ērān' meant 'land of the Aryans'.
Historical Evolution
'Ērān' transformed into the Persian word 'Iran', and eventually became the modern English word 'Iranian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'land of the Aryans', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to Iran or its people'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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