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Syrian
CIDE DICTIONARY
Syrian, a. [L. Syrius: cf. F. Syrien.].
Of or pertaining to Syria; Syriac. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Syrian, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a native or national of the modern State of Syria in the Middle East; a person of Syrian descent.
2 a native or inhabitant of the region of Syria in antiquity or later.
--adj. of or relating to the region or State of Syria.
--n.
1 a native or national of the modern State of Syria in the Middle East; a person of Syrian descent.
2 a native or inhabitant of the region of Syria in antiquity or later.
--adj. of or relating to the region or State of Syria.
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