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Persic

Persic

9.9
A person who comes from Persia, now called Iran, or whose family came from there
  • noun
  • /ˈpɜrsɪk/
translation icon : persa
  • Many Persics settled in the city after leaving their homeland.

Examples

  • The museum displayed artifacts donated by a prominent Persic family.

  • An elderly Persic told stories of life in Tehran before the war.

  • The Persic heritage is rich and diverse.

  • Many Persics celebrate their culture through festivals.

  • The artists in the exhibition are all Persic and showcase traditional Persian styles.

  • As a Persic, he takes great pride in his heritage and loves to share stories of ancient Persia.

  • Many Persic communities hold festivals to celebrate their rich culture and history.

Synonyms

Iranian
vsPersic
198 3.0

A person from Iran

refers to historical origin or ancestral descent rather than current nationality

Surface Forms

Persic singular
Persics plural

Etymology

Persic as a noun names a person from Persia, the old name for Iran, and it is like calling someone a Persian. So a 'Persic' is simply a person of Persian origin.