English Dictionary

Parthian

/ˈpɑːθɪən/

noun

A native or inhabitant of Parthia. / An extinct Western Iranian language that was spoken in Parthia.

The Parthian empire was known for its skilled archers.

意味（1）

A native or inhabitant of Parthia.

The Parthians, in whose hands the empire of the east now is, having divided the world, as it were, with the Romans, were originally exiles from Scythia. This is apparent from their very name; for in the Scythian language exiles are called Parthi.

意味（2）

An extinct Western Iranian language that was spoken in Parthia.