sogdian

/ˈsoʊɡdiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Sogdian people, a group of Iranian-speaking peoples who lived in Transoxania (modern-day Uzbekistan and parts of Tajikistan) from the 6th century BCE to the 10th century CE.

“The Sogdian merchants played a significant role in the Silk Road trade.”

Synonyms

  • iranian
  • sogdian
  • transoxanian

Antonyms

  • foreigner
  • non-iranian