Definitions

1. proper noun

A country located in Western Asia, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

“The government of Iran has been involved in regional conflicts for years.”

2. noun

The ancient region of Iran, known as Persia, that was the heartland of the Achaemenid and Sassanian empires.

“The ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis, located in modern-day Iran, are a testament to the region’s rich history.”