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Definition of syrian

syrian

/ˈsɪr.i.ən/
Syr · i · an
Plural:Syrians
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syrian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Syria, its people, its language, or its culture.

Example

"The museum curated a remarkable exhibition of ancient Syrian glass and pottery."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Syria, or a person of Syrian descent.

Example

"Many Syrians take great pride in the ancient architectural heritage of cities like Damascus and Aleppo."

2

The Levantine Arabic dialect spoken in Syria, or historically, the Syriac Aramaic language.

Example

"The linguist studied the phonological differences between Lebanese and Syrian."

Word Nuance & Usage

In historical and linguistic contexts, 'Syrian' refers to the modern country and its Arabic-speaking people, whereas 'Syriac' specifically denotes the classical Aramaic dialect and Eastern Christian liturgical tradition of the region.

• Rhymes for syrian

• Nearby Words

syracuse
syrah
syria
syrian
syringa
syringe
syrup

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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