Syrians

/ˈsɪriənz/ noun

Definition

People who come from Syria or people of Syrian descent or nationality.

Etymology

From 'Syria' (from Greek 'Syria,' a region name of ancient origin) + '-ian' (forming an adjective or noun). The country name has ancient roots in the Mediterranean region.

Kelly Says

Syria has one of the oldest continuously inhabited capital cities in the world—Damascus—which makes Syrians heirs to one of humanity's oldest continuous cultures, with roots going back over 5,000 years!

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