Persian (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Persian Empire was one of the largest empires in history, covering a vast area of the Middle East.
- Persepolis was the capital of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty.
- Persian carpets are renowned for their intricate designs and colorful patterns.
- The Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, is celebrated on the spring equinox.
- Ferdowsi's Shahnameh is considered the national epic of Iran and a masterpiece of Persian literature.