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iranians

Phoneticsira·ni·ans

/ˌɪˈɹɑniənz/

Definition

n. people who come from Iran or have Iranian citizenship.

n. individuals who are natives or inhabitants of Iran, or who possess Iranian nationality.

Examples

“Many Iranians live in major cities like Tehran and Isfahan.”

“The festival was a great success, bringing together Iranians from across the diaspora to celebrate their shared heritage.”

“Throughout history, Iranians have made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, influencing scholars across both the East and the West.”

Examples

simple

“Many Iranians live in major cities like Tehran and Isfahan.”

contextual

“The festival was a great success, bringing together Iranians from across the diaspora to celebrate their shared heritage.”

complex

“Throughout history, Iranians have made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, influencing scholars across both the East and the West.”

Usage

The word is the plural form of 'Iranian' and takes plural verb agreement.

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