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Iranistics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Iranian studies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: humanities

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Iranology

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Oriental studies

History

Etymology

By surface analysis, Iran + -ist + -ics. Also by surface analysis, Iran + -istics.