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  1. Persians - Wikipedia

    They have a common cultural system and are native speakers of the Persian language. [6][7][8] In the Western world, "Persian" was largely understood as a demonym for all Iranians rather than …

  2. Persian | People, Language & Religion | Britannica

    Persian, predominant ethnic group of Iran (formerly known as Persia). Although of diverse ancestry, the Persian people are united by their language, Persian (Farsi), which belongs to …

  3. Persian (Farsi) language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Persian is a member of the Western Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. It is spoken by about 130 million people, mainly in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and also in …

  4. History of PersianPersian Languages and Literature at UCSB

    The history of the Persian language is divided into three eras: Old Persian (ca. 525 BC- 300 BC), Middle Persian (c. 300 BC- 800 AD), and Modern Persian (800 AD to the present day).

  5. Persians - Wikiwand

    Persians, or the Persian people, are an Iranian ethnic group from West Asia. They are indigenous to the Iranian plateau and comprise the majority of the populat...

  6. Persian Ethnicity People and Language | Destination Iran

    Feb 25, 2025 · The Persian ethnicity is the major ethnic group in Iran. Learn more about its origin, historical significance, religious history, and global contributions.

  7. Persian language - Wikipedia

    Persian, [a] also known by its endonym Farsi or Parsi, [b] is a Western Iranian language belonging to the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian subdivision of the Indo-European languages. Persian …