An ethnicity making up around 60% of Iranians, and majority of Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Unlike how most Iranian Americans say, they claim that Iran is a persian nation, which is partially true, but using the terms persian and Iranian interchangeably is very ignorant. Persians are an Iranic race, so are Kurds, Gilaks, etc. Iran refers to a nation, so if you use iranian and persian interchangeably, you completely exclude all other Persians. Persian is a very different language then Azeri, Gilaki, Kurdish, etc. One thing to note is how people say Iran is not an arab nation, which is mostly true, however 1-4% of Iranians are arab.
Iranian American: “Yeah Iran isn’t arab, we’re persian. The words persian and Iranian are interchangeable”
Me: “only 60% of Iranians are persian! I’m not persian I’m Gilaki and Azari, and you completely forget the Persians of Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the ones in Uzbekistan, you are confusing nationality and ethnicity”
Me: “only 60% of Iranians are persian! I’m not persian I’m Gilaki and Azari, and you completely forget the Persians of Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the ones in Uzbekistan, you are confusing nationality and ethnicity”
by Everyone’s favorite Gilak October 07, 2018
by al fucking pacino August 23, 2003
Persian = An ethinic group (roughly 50% of the population) living in Iran.
Iran = (Literally) land of the Aryans = Persia after 1935
Aryan, literally means an excellent or honorable person;
One of a primitive people supposed to have lived in pre-historic times, in Central Asia, east of the Caspian Sea, and north of the Hindoo Koosh and Paropamisan Mountains, and to have been the stock from which sprang the Hindoo, Persian, Greek, Latin, Celtic, Teutonic, Slavonic, and other races; one of that ethnological division of mankind called also Indo-European or Indo-Germanic.
Indo-Aryan: A member of one of the native races of India of Aryan speech and blood, characterized by tall stature, dolichocephaly (long head), fair complexion with dark hair and eyes, plentiful beard, and narrow and prominent nose.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (from before WWI)
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Notes: Many of the Nazi leaders (Goebbels, Himmler, Speers, Rommel, Goering, Hess, Frank, etc.) were themselves brunettes. On the other hand, many of the Jews that were persecuted were whiter-skinned than many of the Nazi leaders:
"... Nevertheless, such theorists usually accepted that considerable variety of hair and eye colour existed even within the racial categories they recognised. Contrary to a popular myth, the Nazis themselves did not discriminate against Aryans who were not blond or blue-eyed, or had only one of these features. Adolf Hitler and most Nazi officials (not to mention most Germans at the time) had dark hair and were considered to be Aryans."
From en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_race
Iran = (Literally) land of the Aryans = Persia after 1935
Aryan, literally means an excellent or honorable person;
One of a primitive people supposed to have lived in pre-historic times, in Central Asia, east of the Caspian Sea, and north of the Hindoo Koosh and Paropamisan Mountains, and to have been the stock from which sprang the Hindoo, Persian, Greek, Latin, Celtic, Teutonic, Slavonic, and other races; one of that ethnological division of mankind called also Indo-European or Indo-Germanic.
Indo-Aryan: A member of one of the native races of India of Aryan speech and blood, characterized by tall stature, dolichocephaly (long head), fair complexion with dark hair and eyes, plentiful beard, and narrow and prominent nose.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (from before WWI)
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Notes: Many of the Nazi leaders (Goebbels, Himmler, Speers, Rommel, Goering, Hess, Frank, etc.) were themselves brunettes. On the other hand, many of the Jews that were persecuted were whiter-skinned than many of the Nazi leaders:
"... Nevertheless, such theorists usually accepted that considerable variety of hair and eye colour existed even within the racial categories they recognised. Contrary to a popular myth, the Nazis themselves did not discriminate against Aryans who were not blond or blue-eyed, or had only one of these features. Adolf Hitler and most Nazi officials (not to mention most Germans at the time) had dark hair and were considered to be Aryans."
From en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_race
Persian nowadays refers to an ethnic group (some members of which have been mixed with other groups such as Turks and Arabs) living in Iran. Iranian However, is a name referring to the nationality of all the people living in, or originated from the country.
by Mark Ar. May 01, 2006
A typical Persian in La (generally Beverly Hills) puts in great effort to seem rich but are in debt. Persian women are famous for nose jobs and dye their hair at least once in their life. They hate their body hair and will bitch behind your back. 50% ruin the culture by giving the reputation Ahmadenijad does. The other 50% aren't divorced and all have a life. Young girls usually don't find what they are until they turn 30.The men have hair everywhere except when they hit 30 and have none on top of their heads. They prefer fat girls working at a fast food place just because they are blonde rather than a successful Persian princess.
Persian Woman 1: 50% of Persians are bitches
Stupid Persian Lady with big mouth and ears: If you hate Persians so much, why do you shop here?
Persian Woman 1: I AM PERSIAN! YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO WRECKS OUR CULTURE! YOU ASSHOLE SHOULDN'T BE LISTENING TO OTHER PEOPLE'S CONVERSATIONS! CUNT!
Stupid Persian Lady with big mouth and ears: If you hate Persians so much, why do you shop here?
Persian Woman 1: I AM PERSIAN! YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO WRECKS OUR CULTURE! YOU ASSHOLE SHOULDN'T BE LISTENING TO OTHER PEOPLE'S CONVERSATIONS! CUNT!
by SifeedGorbe((; January 25, 2013
A race of people from the Middle East that are ashamed of the actual country they come from. They use the term "Persian" because the world generally frowns on "Iranian" or "Iraqi" after 9/11.
Persians generally move to the U.S. while the entire family lives in the same house. They purchase expensive cars and clothes to show how "rich" they are.
Persians are easily spotted by the slick black hair, uni-brow, dark-complexion and INTENSE fragrance of cologne.
Persians may also be dressed in clothes that may look rediculous to one that is not accustomed to Persians, like black shirts with shiny gold images on them, mirror sun glasses and tight jeans with the trademark "artificial worn look" on the front.
Warning: Never try to sell anything to a Persian. Their overly-aggressive haggling will overwhelm a non-Persian. If you must, raise the price by 20% before and let them feel proud of how amazing they are at bargaining when you give them 10% off. They will feel like the Sultan of Persia, you will have made them paid more just for giving you such a hard time.
Iteresting Fact:
Some Persians males will go as far as to say they are "Italian" or "European" just to bang stupid white chicks because their family will never allow the banging of a non-Persian.
Persians generally move to the U.S. while the entire family lives in the same house. They purchase expensive cars and clothes to show how "rich" they are.
Persians are easily spotted by the slick black hair, uni-brow, dark-complexion and INTENSE fragrance of cologne.
Persians may also be dressed in clothes that may look rediculous to one that is not accustomed to Persians, like black shirts with shiny gold images on them, mirror sun glasses and tight jeans with the trademark "artificial worn look" on the front.
Warning: Never try to sell anything to a Persian. Their overly-aggressive haggling will overwhelm a non-Persian. If you must, raise the price by 20% before and let them feel proud of how amazing they are at bargaining when you give them 10% off. They will feel like the Sultan of Persia, you will have made them paid more just for giving you such a hard time.
Iteresting Fact:
Some Persians males will go as far as to say they are "Italian" or "European" just to bang stupid white chicks because their family will never allow the banging of a non-Persian.
I was trying to sell my TV to this Persian guy. It took me 2 hours of his haggling to get me down to $150. I was going to sell it for $125, but when I saw he was Persian, I knew I was in for a ride.
by Apecreature March 09, 2011
A type of people who are from Iran, which was once part of the great and wealthy Persian Empire. A list of things about them:
1. Own either a Mercedes or BMW
2. Are extremely rich in America, millionaires.
3. Have only two choices for a career: doctor or dentist.
4. Are known for their incredibly delicious food.
5. Have hairy men who wear gold watches and too much Chanel cologne and hair gel.
6. Have hot, exotic women with dark hair and skin, who usually dye their hair blondish.
7. Speak Farsi and cuss a lot, like calling each other dog poop and fucking whores.
8. Hate their government.
9. Have lots of parties and drink and smoke a lot.
10. Parties are probably the best parties anyone would have been to.
11. Are sort of connected with Russians and Italians for their personality and stereotypical habits.
12. Men usually have a NJ or NY accent and wear sunglasses to look cool.
13. Their houses are like dreamhouses, worth more than 5 million dollars.
14. ARE NOT ALL MUSLIM, but the cool ones (listed above) are always Persian JEWS.
15. Have kids who are used to all the parties and wealth, getting lots of friends and popularity.
1. Own either a Mercedes or BMW
2. Are extremely rich in America, millionaires.
3. Have only two choices for a career: doctor or dentist.
4. Are known for their incredibly delicious food.
5. Have hairy men who wear gold watches and too much Chanel cologne and hair gel.
6. Have hot, exotic women with dark hair and skin, who usually dye their hair blondish.
7. Speak Farsi and cuss a lot, like calling each other dog poop and fucking whores.
8. Hate their government.
9. Have lots of parties and drink and smoke a lot.
10. Parties are probably the best parties anyone would have been to.
11. Are sort of connected with Russians and Italians for their personality and stereotypical habits.
12. Men usually have a NJ or NY accent and wear sunglasses to look cool.
13. Their houses are like dreamhouses, worth more than 5 million dollars.
14. ARE NOT ALL MUSLIM, but the cool ones (listed above) are always Persian JEWS.
15. Have kids who are used to all the parties and wealth, getting lots of friends and popularity.
Jealous Kid 1: Woah dude, look over there, it's that rich girl who's Persian.
Jealous Kid 2: She's so lucky I wish I was just plain American.
Jealous Kid 2: She's so lucky I wish I was just plain American.
by magicstar120 November 28, 2014
As in the movie 300, an adjective to describe anything aided with overwhelming odds that somehow finds a way to fail.
by Cosmosis Jones March 17, 2007