Par·thi·an (pär th - n)adj. 1. Of or relating to Parthia or its people, language, or culture. 2. Delivered in or as if in retreat: "a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy" (Bret Harte). n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Parthia. 2. The Iranian language of the Parthians. |
Parthian [ˈpɑːθɪən]
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Parthia, a country in ancient Asia, or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Parthia
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| Noun | 1. |  Parthian - a native or inhabitant of Parthia Parthia - an ancient kingdom in Asia to the southeast of the Caspian Sea; it dominated southwestern Asia from about 250 BC to AD 226 |
| 2. | Parthian - the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226) | |
| Adj. | 1. | Parthian - pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; "Parthian archeology" |
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