iranian

adj. relating to the country of Iran, its people, or its culture.

adj. pertaining to the modern nation-state of Iran, its inhabitants, or its cultural heritage.

“We enjoyed a delicious meal at a local Iranian restaurant last night.”

“The museum is hosting a special exhibition of Iranian cinema, focusing on directors who gained international acclaim in the 1990s.”

adj. relating to a group of languages spoken in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.

adj. pertaining to the Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family, including Persian, Pashto, and Kurdish.

“Scholars study ancient Iranian languages to understand the history of the region.”

“The linguistic survey identified several endangered Iranian dialects spoken in the remote mountainous regions of Tajikistan.”

Technical

n. a person from Iran or someone who has Iranian citizenship.

n. a citizen of Iran or a person of Iranian descent.

“My neighbor is an Iranian who moved here to study engineering.”

“The conference brought together Iranians from the diaspora to discuss economic development and cultural preservation.”