Persia

[ pur-zhuh, -shuh ]

noun

1. Also called Persian Empire. an ancient empire located in W and SW Asia: at its height it extended from Egypt and the Aegean to India; conquered by Alexander the Great 334–331 b.c.
2. former official name (until 1935) of Iran.

Persia

/ ˈpɜːʃə /

noun

1. the former name (until 1935) of Iran
2. another name for Persian Empire

Example Sentences

Persia and Iran are two names for the same country, though they carry different historical connotations.

From Salon

Samir had an entire satchel full of perfumes for himself, some beard wax in an ivory box, his teeth-whitening cream, his bronze sunshades, and more combs than the Queen of Persia.

From Literature

"The number of those who identify as Zoroastrian is considerable," Mansour explains, referring to one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions founded 3,000 years ago in Persia, now known as Iran.

From BBC

The festival of Purim marks the victory of Jews over a tyrant in ancient Persia and is celebrated with costumes, drinking and parties.

From Seattle Times

The land route through Persia was equally unsafe - known to harbour militant groups who attacked travellers.

From BBC