Pahlavi
1 Americannoun
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the Indo-European, Iranian language of the Zoroastrian literature of the 3rd to the 10th centuries.
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the script used in writing this language, derived from the Aramaic alphabet.
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Muhammad Riza (or Reza) 1919–80, shah of Iran 1941–79; in exile after 1979 (son of Riza Shah Pahlavi).
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Riza (or Reza) Shah, 1877–1944, shah of Iran 1925–41.
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(lowercase) a former gold coin of Iran, equal to 20 rials.
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Mohammed Reza (ˈriːzə). 1919–80, shah of Iran (1941–79); forced into exile (1979) during civil unrest following which an Islamic republic was established led by the Ayatollah Khomeini
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his father, Reza. 1877–1944, shah of Iran (1925–41). Originally an army officer, he gained power by a coup d'état (1921) and was chosen shah by the National Assembly. He reorganized the army and did much to modernize Iran
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Etymology
Origin of Pahlavi
First recorded in 1765–75, Pahlavi is from the Persian word Pahlavī Parthian
Example Sentences
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Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late shah, cautioned Iranians to stay vigilant in the face of air strikes and await the right moment to return to the streets.
From Barron's
The deposed shah's eldest son, Reza Pahlavi, "is being promoted by Western media" and appears to be gaining in popularity, Nencini said, but his credibility in the eyes of people inside Iran remains unclear.
From Barron's
As a cleric in his 20s, he encountered Khomeini, a charismatic religious leader and avowed opponent of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
From Los Angeles Times
What has surprised some analysts is the degree to which students have rallied behind Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s late and final shah.
Some Iranians are hoping for the return of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last monarch, who says he wants to help transition Iran to a secular democracy.
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