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Definition of persia

persia

/ˈpɝː.ʒə/
per · sia
Adjective:Persian
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persia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The former official Western name (until 1935) for Iran, a sovereign country in Western Asia situated between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf, as well as the historic empires centered on the Iranian Plateau.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In 1935, the Iranian government officially requested that the international community use the native name 'Iran' instead of the exonym 'Persia'; today, 'Persia' is used primarily in historical and cultural contexts (such as Persian rugs, cuisine, and literature), while 'Iran' refers to the modern nation-state.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Persia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/persia
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