persians
n. plural-onlyn. people from the country of Iran or the ancient empire that was located there. It can also refer to people who speak the Persian language.
n. individuals belonging to the ethnic group native to Iran or the historical inhabitants of the Persian Empire. Often used to refer to speakers of the Persian language regardless of their specific national citizenship.
The Persians built a vast empire in ancient times.
Many modern Persians take great pride in their long history of literature, art, and architecture.
The historical interactions between the Greeks and the Persians shaped much of the political landscape of the ancient Mediterranean world.
As a plural noun referring to a people, it takes a plural verb. When referring to the language, the singular form 'Persian' is used as an uncountable noun.