1 definition by Mike Torosyan
Armenians who during the Armenian Genocide, survived in their homeland. Hayastanci's are Armenians from Armenia itself. Other forms of Armenians include Lebanese Armenians, Persian Armenians and some others. The reason for the seperation in the race is due to the Armenian Genocide which was carried out by the ottomon empire turks in the years of 1915. The turks were planning to exterminate all Armenians, thus causing many to evacuate to other countries. After the Genocide, the seperation of the Armenian people has haunted them till this day.
Hayastanci is an Armenian born and raised in Armenia whose parents were also born and raised in Armenia.
Not to be confused with , Hayrenadarts, which is an Armenian who is born and raised in Armenia from Armenian parents that were born and raised else where.
Not to be confused with , Hayrenadarts, which is an Armenian who is born and raised in Armenia from Armenian parents that were born and raised else where.
by Mike Torosyan April 25, 2006