What is another word for parsi?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːsi] (IPA)

Parsi is a term used to refer to one of the two largest communities of the Zoroastrian religion in the Indian subcontinent. The term is predominantly used in India and Pakistan, and because of this, there are not many synonyms for the word. However, some communities refer to Parsis as "Persians," which is technically inaccurate but was historically used because of the previous Persian domination of the region. Other terms used to refer to Parsis are "Zoroastrian" and "Irani," but these are not exclusive to the Parsi community and can refer to anyone practicing the Zoroastrian religion or from Iran, respectively.

Synonyms for Parsi:

What are the hypernyms for Parsi?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Parsi

Mrs Siddons is just the parsi type glorified.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
I noticed some parsi ladies rather better looking than I had already seen.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
If young, the middle-class Memon and Rangari is fond of the native theatres where he rewards parsi histrionic talent by assiduous attention and exclamations of approval.
"By-Ways of Bombay"
S. M. Edwardes, C.V.O.

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