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armenian

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ɑɹˈminiən// ar·me·ni·an

n. a person from Armenia or someone whose family comes from there. It also refers to the language spoken in Armenia.

n. a native or inhabitant of Armenia, or a person of Armenian descent. Also refers to the Indo-European language that is the official language of Armenia.


SIMPLE

My neighbor is an Armenian who moved here last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers classes for anyone interested in learning how to speak Armenian.

COMPLEX

While many Armenians live within the borders of the republic, a significant global diaspora maintains the nation's rich cultural and linguistic traditions abroad.

Origin

From Armenia + -an.

Usage

Countable when referring to a person; uncountable when referring to the language.

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