Farsi

noun

Far·​si ˈfär-sē How to pronounce Farsi (audio)

Examples of Farsi in a Sentence

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Complicating matters is the fact that Iran has released a series of 10-point plans to guide negotiations, with many of the versions differing slightly, often seemingly depending on whether they were written in English or Farsi. Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 Some versions of the security council’s statement that were widely distributed by Iranian state media in both Farsi and in English also include a claim by Iran of a right to nuclear enrichment. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 The pastor said that over the past decade or so, the church has sent thousands of illicit Bibles in Farsi to Iran with a WhatsApp number written inside, so the retriever overseas can call or text for more information. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 When that didn’t work, Chalker produced a note from another such colleague, handwritten in Farsi, urging Ejection to trust Chalker’s offer. David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Farsi

Word History

Etymology

Persian fārsī, from Fārs Persia

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Farsi was in 1878

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“Farsi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Farsi. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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Farsi

noun
Far·​si ˈfär-sē How to pronounce Farsi (audio)
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