iranian
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˌɪˈɹɑniən// ira·ni·an
n. a person from Iran or someone whose family comes from there. It can also refer to the languages spoken in that region.
n. a native or inhabitant of Iran, or a person of Iranian descent. In a linguistic context, it refers to a branch of the Indo-European language family including Persian, Pashto, and Kurdish.
My new neighbor is an Iranian who moved here last year.
The gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring several Iranian artists who live and work in Tehran.
While many people associate the term with modern Persian speakers, an Iranian might also identify with various ethnic subgroups that share the broad cultural and historical heritage of the plateau.
From Iran + -ian.
Usage
Capitalized in all contexts as a proper noun.