persia

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Pronunciation

/ˈpɜː.ʒə/

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/ˈpɜː.ʒə/ · /ˈpɝʒə/ · /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/

Definition of persia

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(archaic, historical)The former term referring to Iran.
Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.
(archaic, historical)Territories corresponding to either of the two Persian Empires ruled by dynasties from Persis, especially the first of the two.

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From Latin Persia, from Ancient Greek Περσίς (Persís), from Old Persian 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿 (p-a-r-s /⁠pārsa⁠/).

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