Etymology

Islamic Republic of Iran

Today it means: Official name of Iran: a country in West Asia, in the Middle East. Full definition →

Iranian Persian جُمْهوریِ اِسْلامیِ ایران
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  1. Iranian Persian · calque ofجُمْهوریِ اِسْلامیِ ایران
  2. English todayIslamic Republic of Iran

Calque of Iranian Persian جُمْهوریِ اِسْلامیِ ایران (jomhuri-ye eslâmi-ye irân).

First known use, by meaning

  • 1979 Official name of Iran: a country in West Asia, in the Middle East.

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