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Definition of armenia
armenia
/ɑːrˈmiːniə/
Ar · me · ni · a
Adjective:Armenian
armenia Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
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A landlocked country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, bordered by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, known for its mountainous terrain and historical status as the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion.
Example
"Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia, boasting a rich cultural heritage and ancient architecture."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old Persian 'Armina' and Greek 'Armenia', historically referring to the region of the Armenian Highlands. The native Armenian name for the country is 'Hayastan'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armenia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armenia