Persians
Definition
Persians are an ethnic group from Iran (formerly known as Persia). They share a common cultural system and speak the Persian language.
Analogy
Imagine Persians as a book club where everyone reads books (shares culture) in the same language (Persian), and they meet at one specific location (Iran).
Related terms
Persian Empire: A series of imperial dynasties centered in Iran. It's like if your book club became so popular it started ruling other local book clubs.
Zoroastrianism: An ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas. Consider it as one of the oldest books still being discussed within this book club.
Farsi Language: The modern Persian language spoken in Iran today. Like the current favorite book being read by all members of this particular book club.
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