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safavid

Sa·fa·vid
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sah-fah-weed]
    • /sɑˈfɑ wid/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sah-fah-weed]
    • /sɑˈfɑ wid/

Definition of safavid word

  • noun safavid a member of a dynasty that ruled in Persia from c1500 to 1736. 1

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Origin of safavid

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; < Arabic ṣafawī, adj. derivative of Ṣafī al-Dīn Isḥāq, ancestor of royal house + -id1

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Parts of speech for Safavid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

safavid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

safavid usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with safavid

  • where was the safavid empire located?
  • how did shah abbas help safavid culture to flourish?
  • what is safavid empire?

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