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armenian
CIDE DICTIONARY
armenian, a. [Cf. F. Arménien, L. Armenias, fr. Armenia.].
Of or pertaining to Armenia. [1913 Webster]
armenian, n.
- A native or one of the people of Armenia; also, the language of the Armenians. [1913 Webster]
- An adherent of the Armenian Church, an organization similar in some doctrines and practices to the Greek Church, in others to the Roman Catholic. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
armenian, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a a native of Armenia, an ancient kingdom corresponding to an area in modern Turkey, Iran, and the USSR. b a person of Armenian descent.
2 the language of Armenia.
--adj. of or relating to Armenia, its language, or the Christian Church established there c.300.
--n.
1 a a native of Armenia, an ancient kingdom corresponding to an area in modern Turkey, Iran, and the USSR. b a person of Armenian descent.
2 the language of Armenia.
--adj. of or relating to Armenia, its language, or the Christian Church established there c.300.
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