Armenite

/ˈɑːrmənaɪt/ noun

Definition

A person who is a native or inhabitant of Armenia, or an expert in Armenian language, history, or culture.

Etymology

From 'Armenia' with the English suffix '-ite,' which creates nouns for people associated with a place. This follows the pattern of 'Brooklynite' or 'dynamite,' extending to denote inhabitants or scholars.

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