Iran

/ɪˈræn/
/ɪˈrɑn/
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Other forms: Irans

Definitions 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
    synonyms: Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia
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    Asian country, Asian nation
    any one of the nations occupying the Asian continent
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US
/ɪˈræn/
UK
/ɪˈrɑn/
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The Middle East and Central Asia - High School

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