A Persian.
Used in a Sentence
parsi
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for parsi.
Editorial note
Low fertility rates (like in most well to do communities), interfaith marriages (if you marry a non-parsi and your kids are not considered parsi), aging population, migration out of India.
Examples19
Definitions4
Parts of speech2
Quick take
A Persian.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of parsi gathered in one view.
The Persian language.
Persian.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for parsi.
noun
A Persian.
noun
The Persian language.
adjective
Persian.
adjective
Of, or pertaining to, the larger and older of the two Zoroastrian communities of the Indian subcontinent.
Example sentences
Low fertility rates (like in most well to do communities), interfaith marriages (if you marry a non-parsi and your kids are not considered parsi), aging population, migration out of India.
It used to be Google Parsi which is closer to Persian culture but then it changed to Google Farsi which is new name of Parsi (Persian language) after adopting Arabic alphabet by Persians.
Literature teachers have recently started to address this in their teachings so the next generation will be calling the language Parsi again.
The original Persian culture is best preserved in India among the dwindling Parsi community.
Brittania is one of thr OG Parsi spots still open in Mumbai.
Though a common folk etymology, Parsi didn't change under Arabic influence.
Chinese vs Traditional vs Simplified, or Farsi vs Parsi vs Persian, as mentioned elsewhere And while political boundaries are messy, language boundaries are even more so.
And is Brittania the name of a Parsi restaurant?
That’s a restaurant chain that serves Parsi food afaik!
The name Akki reminded me of Akoori (something quite different) - a Parsi version of scrambled eggs - it's a bit wetter than regular scrambled eggs, but tasty.
Trita Parsi is an Iranian government lobbyist.
His parents were of Indian Parsi background.
Quote examples
"Farsi" is recent result of a lenition of starting /p/ in "Parsi", and is originally an informal way to say Parsi (starting in 13th century [Solar Hijri calendar]).
> It’s a “rivalry for dominance and power in the region, the two states have been embroiled in a low-level war for more than a decade,” said Parsi.
I find it interesting that despite the relationship between Iran and various Arab countries being pretty hostile, there is no move towards stop using the word "Farsi" and revert back to "Parsi".
"Farsi" is actually the Arabic version of "Parsi" (meaning "Persian" in, well, Persian).
Proper noun examples
Operation Blue Star was run by Indira Gandhi, the child of an atheist socialist and an atheist Parsi.
The new CEO is a self-made man with no relations to the family or the Tatas' shared religion (Parsi).
Language competency in the Arabic/Parsi tertiary education and research space cannot be assumed to be lacking.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use parsi in a sentence?
Low fertility rates (like in most well to do communities), interfaith marriages (if you marry a non-parsi and your kids are not considered parsi), aging population, migration out of India.
What does parsi mean?
A Persian.
What part of speech is parsi?
parsi is commonly used as noun, adjective.