Word
syrian
Phoneticssyr·i·an
/ˈsɪɹiən/
Definitions
01a person
n. a person who comes from Syria or whose family is from there.
n. a citizen of the Syrian Arab Republic or a person of Syrian national origin.
“My new neighbour is a Syrian who moved here to study engineering.”
“The documentary features interviews with several Syrians living in the diaspora, each sharing their unique perspective on the conflict.”
02origin or culture
adj. coming from or relating to the country of Syria.
adj. relating to or characteristic of Syria, its inhabitants, or its culture.
“We went to a great Syrian restaurant that served amazing hummus.”
“The museum is hosting an exhibition of Syrian textiles, showcasing intricate patterns that have been passed down through generations.”
Etymology
From Syria + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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