Ar·me·nian
| \ är-ˈmē-nē-ən
, -nyən \
, -nyən \
Definition of Armenian
1
: a member of a people dwelling chiefly in Armenia and neighboring areas (such as Turkey or Azerbaijan)
2
: the Indo-European language of the Armenians — see Indo-European Languages Table
3
: a member of the Armenian church established by St. Gregory the Illuminator that adheres to the decisions of the first three ecumenical councils
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“Armenian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Armenian. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Armenian was circa 1537
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