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Definition of Iran
1. Noun. A theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil.
Exact synonyms: Islamic Republic Of Iran, Persia
Geographical relationships: Mek, Mko, Mujahidin-e Khalq Organization, People's Mujahidin Of Iran, Usuli, Ayatollah
Group relationships: Opec, Organization Of Petroleum-exporting Countries
Generic synonyms: Asian Country, Asian Nation
Group relationships: Middle East, Mideast, Near East, Gulf States, Asia
Terms within: Capital Of Iran, Iranian Capital, Teheran, Tehran, Abadan, Bam, Mashhad, Meshed, Aspadana, Esfahan, Isfahan, Rasht, Resht, Shiraz, Tabriz, Orumiyeh, Urmia, Qum, Persepolis, Kurdistan, Dasht-e-kavir, Great Salt Desert, Kavir Desert, Dasht-e-lut, Lut Desert, Demavend, Caspian, Caspian Sea, Daryacheh-ye Orumiyeh, Lake Urmia, Urmia
Member holonyms: Irani, Iranian, Persian
Derivative terms: Iranian, Persian
Geographical relationships: Mek, Mko, Mujahidin-e Khalq Organization, People's Mujahidin Of Iran, Usuli, Ayatollah
Group relationships: Opec, Organization Of Petroleum-exporting Countries
Generic synonyms: Asian Country, Asian Nation
Group relationships: Middle East, Mideast, Near East, Gulf States, Asia
Terms within: Capital Of Iran, Iranian Capital, Teheran, Tehran, Abadan, Bam, Mashhad, Meshed, Aspadana, Esfahan, Isfahan, Rasht, Resht, Shiraz, Tabriz, Orumiyeh, Urmia, Qum, Persepolis, Kurdistan, Dasht-e-kavir, Great Salt Desert, Kavir Desert, Dasht-e-lut, Lut Desert, Demavend, Caspian, Caspian Sea, Daryacheh-ye Orumiyeh, Lake Urmia, Urmia
Member holonyms: Irani, Iranian, Persian
Derivative terms: Iranian, Persian
Definition of Iran
1. n. The native name of Persia.
Definition of Iran
1. Proper noun. A country in the Middle East known as Persia until 1935. Official name: Islamic Republic of Iran. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Iran
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