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parthian

Par·thi·an
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pahr-thee-uh n]
    • /ˈpɑr θi ən/
    • /ˈpɑː.θɪən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-thee-uh n]
    • /ˈpɑr θi ən/

Definitions of parthian word

  • noun parthian a native or inhabitant of Parthia. 1
  • noun parthian an Iranian language of ancient and medieval Parthia. 1
  • adjective parthian of, relating to, or characteristic of Parthia, its inhabitants, or their language. 1
  • adjective parthian of or relating to Parthia, a country in ancient Asia, or its inhabitants 0
  • noun parthian a native or inhabitant of Parthia 0

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Origin of parthian

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; Parthi(a) + -an

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Parts of speech for Parthian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

parthian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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