What does Parthian mean?
Definitions for Parthian
ˈpɑr θi ənparthi·an
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Princeton's WordNet
Parthiannoun
a native or inhabitant of Parthia
Parthianadjective
the Iranian language spoken in the Parthian kingdom (250 BC to AD 226)
Parthianadjective
pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture
"Parthian archeology"
Wiktionary
Parthiannoun
A native or inhabitant of Parthia.
Parthiannoun
An extinct Western Iranian language that was spoken in Parthia.
Parthianadjective
Relating to Parthia or Parthians.
Parthianadjective
Delivered as if in retreat. (An allusion to the Parthian battle tactic of firing arrows backwards from horseback while apparently in retreat.)
A Parthian shot.
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Parthian refers to anything relating to the ancient Parthian Empire, which existed from around 247 BC to AD 224 in present day Iran and other parts of the Middle East. Parthian can also refer to the language spoken in this empire. Metaphorically, a "Parthian shot" is a sharp comment or hostile gesture made when leaving, taken from the Parthian army's tactic of pretending to retreat before turning around and shooting at the enemy.
Webster Dictionary
Parthianadjective
of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia
Parthiannoun
a native Parthia
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Parthian
par′thi-an, adj. of or belonging to Parthia, in Persia.—A Parthian shot, a shot or blow given while pretending to fly, a parting shot.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Parthian in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Parthian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Parthian in a Sentence
By appealing to Arab groups, the king made a serious step in the process of detaching Hatra from the shadow of the Parthian empire.
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