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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIran
/ɪˈræn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country in Western Asia, bordered by the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf to the south.
"Iran is known for its rich history and diverse culture." - 2
The Islamic Republic of Iran, a nation-state with a significant geopolitical influence in the Middle East.
"The political landscape of Iran has been shaped by its revolutionary history."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Iran' derives from the Middle Persian term 'Ērān', which means 'Land of the Aryans'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-Iranian language, reflecting the historical and cultural significance of the region as a center of ancient civilizations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Iran" is said worldwide
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Iran
Transliteration: Iran
"L'Iran est un pays riche en histoire."
Iran
Transliteration: Iran
"Der Iran hat eine vielfältige Kultur."
Iran
Transliteration: Iran
"L'Iran è conosciuto per la sua storia antica."
Irán
Transliteration: Irán
"Irán tiene una rica herencia cultural."
Irã
Transliteration: Irã
"O Irã é um país com uma história rica."
ईरान
Transliteration: Irān
"ईरान एक प्राचीन सभ्यता का केंद्र है।"
伊朗
Transliteration: Yīlǎng
"伊朗以其丰富的历史而闻名。"
이란
Transliteration: Iran
"이란은 고대 문명의 중심지로 알려져 있습니다."
イラン
Transliteration: Iran
"イランは豊かな歴史を持つ国です。"
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