Aryan Definition

ârē-ən, ăr-
noun
Indo-Iranian.
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The hypothetical parent language of the Indo-European family.
Webster's New World
A member of the people who spoke the parent language of the Indo-European languages. No longer in technical use.
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A person belonging to, or supposed to be a descendant of, the prehistoric peoples that spoke this language.
Webster's New World
A member of any people speaking an Indo-European language. No longer in technical use.
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Synonyms:
adjective
Designating or of the Indo-European language family.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
Of the Aryans.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Aryan

Noun

Singular:
Aryan
Plural:
aryans

Origin of Aryan

  • From Sanskrit ārya- compatriot, ethnic self-designation of the Indo-Iranians of ancient India

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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