Definition of Parthian in English:
Parthian
adjective ˈpɑːθɪənˈpɑrθiən
Relating to or characteristic of the ancient kingdom of Parthia or its inhabitants.
he pursued a Parthian army into the Syrian desert
Example sentencesExamples
- Check out this collection of images of horses from Parthian coins.
- Most structures were built in limestone gypsum and are an eclectic mix of Assyrian, Hellenistic, Parthian and Roman styles.
- There also seems to be a reference to the intended Parthian expedition of Julius Caesar.
- The arch celebrated the Parthian victories of Septimius Severus and his sons Geta and Caracalla.
- The Parthian city of Hatra is a wonderful and magical place that dates to the second century BC.
noun ˈpɑːθɪənˈpɑrθiən
A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Parthia.
he was captured by the Parthians
Example sentencesExamples
- Antony had planned a campaign against the Parthians.
- We drove to Bam, a sprawling walled city and citadel begun two thousand years ago by the Parthians.
- Antony and Crassus invaded the territory of the Parthians easily, but to their own misfortune.
- One of the figures, wearing a Phrygian cap, trousers or leggings, and a short cloak, is believed to be a Parthian.
- The Parthians ruled Iran for nearly 400 years.
Definition of Parthian in US English:
Parthian
adjectiveˈpɑrθiənˈpärTHēən
Relating to or characteristic of the ancient kingdom of Parthia or its inhabitants.
he pursued a Parthian army into the Syrian desert
Example sentencesExamples
- Check out this collection of images of horses from Parthian coins.
- There also seems to be a reference to the intended Parthian expedition of Julius Caesar.
- Most structures were built in limestone gypsum and are an eclectic mix of Assyrian, Hellenistic, Parthian and Roman styles.
- The arch celebrated the Parthian victories of Septimius Severus and his sons Geta and Caracalla.
- The Parthian city of Hatra is a wonderful and magical place that dates to the second century BC.
nounˈpɑrθiənˈpärTHēən
A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Parthia.
he was captured by the Parthians
Example sentencesExamples
- Antony and Crassus invaded the territory of the Parthians easily, but to their own misfortune.
- Antony had planned a campaign against the Parthians.
- We drove to Bam, a sprawling walled city and citadel begun two thousand years ago by the Parthians.
- The Parthians ruled Iran for nearly 400 years.
- One of the figures, wearing a Phrygian cap, trousers or leggings, and a short cloak, is believed to be a Parthian.