Armenian
UK: ɑːˈmiːniən | US: ɑːrˈmiːniən
adj. relating to Armenia, its people, or their language
n. a native or inhabitant of Armenia
n. the Indo-European language spoken in Armenia
The term "Armenian" derives from "Armenia," the name of the country in the South Caucasus region, combined with the suffix "-an," which forms adjectives meaning "relating to" or "originating from." "Armenia" itself traces back to Old Persian "Armina," first recorded in the 6th century BCE. The native Armenian name for the country is "Hayastan," but the exonym "Armenia" became dominant in international usage through Greek and Latin. The suffix "-an" is of Latin origin, commonly used in English to denote affiliation (e.g., "Italian," "American").
Armenian cuisine features dishes like dolma and lavash.
She is fluent in both Armenian and English.
The Armenian diaspora has preserved its cultural traditions worldwide.
Ancient Armenian history is rich with unique architectural achievements.
He studied the Armenian genocide as part of his research.