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Armenian

Armenian

7.4
The alphabet used in Armenia to write its language
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈmiːniən/
translation icon : alfabeto armenio
  • The Armenian alphabet has 38 unique letters.

Examples

  • Learning the Armenian alphabet can be challenging due to its unique characters.

  • The ancient manuscripts were carefully transcribed using the Armenian script.

  • He researched how the Armenian writing system developed independently from other alphabets.

  • Can you read Armenian script?

  • The Armenian writing system is known for its beautiful and intricate letters.

  • In school, students often learn the Armenian alphabet alongside the language itself.

  • Scholars study texts that were written in the Armenian script to understand historical events.

Synonyms

Armenian alphabet
vsArmenian
6.3

A set of 38 letters that people use to write Armenian

has identical meaning but is a shorter, more general label

Compounds

Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church
7.7

A Christian church in Armenia that began around year 300 and keeps old traditions

Armenian alphabet
6.3

A set of 38 letters that people use to write Armenian

Armenian Church
7.0

An independent Christian church in Armenia founded around 300 AD

Armenian language
3.9

A language spoken mainly in Armenia and by people in nearby countries

Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia
  • NSFW
9.9

An armed group that attacked to force Turkey to admit the Armenian Genocide, pay money, and give land to Armenia

Surface Forms

Armenian singular
Armenians plural

Morphology

Armenian = Armenia (semi-transparent) = Armenia + an

The use of 'Armenian' to mean the alphabet/script is by ellipsis/metonymy (short for 'Armenian alphabet'), so the relation to the base is clear but requires pragmatic inference.

Etymology

Armenian comes from the name Armenia and came to label the special letters used by the people of that land. So the Armenian script is the alphabet used to write the Armenian language.