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    Persia (en. Persia)

    /ˈpɜr.zi.ə/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Name of an ancient empire that stretched from the Mediterranean to India.
    Persian art is known for its intricate beauty.
    El arte persa es conocido por su intrincada belleza.
    Historical region corresponding to present-day Iran.
    Persia was home to many ancient civilizations.
    Persia fue el hogar de muchas civilizaciones antiguas.
    The official language of the Persian Empire, known as Old Persian.
    Historical texts from Persia are written in Old Persian.
    Los textos históricos de Persia están escritos en persa antiguo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Persia', which comes from the Greek 'Persís', which in turn is derived from the ancient Persian 'Pārsa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ancient Persia
    It refers to the historical period of the Persian Empire.
    La Persia antigua
    Persian culture
    A set of traditions, art, and customs of Persia.
    Cultura persa
    Persian language
    The official language of Iran, also known as Farsi.
    Lengua persa

    Related Words

    Iranian
    Related to Iran, a country that was part of ancient Persia.
    iraní
    Safavid
    Pertinent to the Safavid dynasty that ruled Persia.
    safavida
    Persianism
    Tendency towards Persian culture or language.
    persianismo

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to something exotic or oriental.
    That restaurant has a very Persian decoration.
    Ese restaurante tiene una decoración muy persa.
    Term used to describe a person with Iranian roots.
    She identifies as Persian and is proud of her heritage.
    Ella se identifica como persa y está orgullosa de su herencia.