What is another word for parthia?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːθiə] (IPA)

Parthia was an ancient kingdom located in present-day Iran. The term "Parthia" can be replaced with several synonyms such as Arsacid Empire, Parthian Empire, and Ashkani Kingdom. The Arsacid Empire is a reference to the dynasty that ruled Parthia from 247 BCE until 224 CE, while the Parthian Empire is the term used to refer to the same kingdom during its peak, from 247 BCE to 228 CE. Additionally, the Ashkani Kingdom is a term used by the Persian historian Ferdowsi to refer to Parthia in his epic poem, the Shahnameh. In conclusion, there are several synonyms that can replace the word "Parthia" depending on the context.

Synonyms for Parthia:

What are the hypernyms for Parthia?

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

    ancient civilization, Ancient Power, Ancient civilization of Iran, Ancient country, Civilization of antiquity, Former region of western Asia, Historical empire, Historical state, Old empire, ancient kingdom.

What are the holonyms for Parthia?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for parthia (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Parthia?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for parthia (as nouns)

Usage examples for Parthia

Charis in Persis, and parthia.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
The latter made a progress through Greece, settled affairs in Armenia and parthia, and continued his journey to Egypt.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI."
Edited by Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton
Ambassadors have arrived also from the Empress-mother, from Armenia, and parthia.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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