Sassanian
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Sassanian /saˈseɪnɪən/ (also Sasanian or Sassanid /ˈsasənɪd/)
▶adjective relating to a dynasty that ruled Persia from the early 3rd century ad until 651. ▶noun a member of this dynasty.
– origin from Sasan (the name of the grandfather or father of Ardashir, the first Sassanian) + -ian.
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