Armenians

/ɑrˈminiənz/ noun

Definition

People who are from Armenia or of Armenian descent; one of the world's oldest ethnic groups with a distinct language, culture, and history.

Etymology

From 'Armenian,' which relates to Armenia, a region in the South Caucasus. The name likely comes from a Persian term, and the Armenian people themselves have inhabited the region since at least the 6th century BCE.

Kelly Says

Armenians claim to have the first nation to officially adopt Christianity in 301 CE—before the Roman Empire made it official! Armenian is also one of the world's oldest written languages still in use, with its own alphabet created in 405 CE.

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