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  1. Aryan - Wikipedia

    Use of Aryan to designate a "white non-Jewish person, especially one of northern European origin or descent" entered the English language from German, [1] after this meaning was introduced in 1887 …

  2. Aryan | Holocaust Encyclopedia

    The word Aryan is an example of how words and concepts develop over time. In the European and American context, the term Aryan started as a scholarly concept used to describe an ancient people …

  3. Aryan | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 27, 2025 · Aryan, name originally given to a people who were said to speak an archaic Indo-European language and who were thought to have settled in prehistoric times in ancient Iran and the …

  4. Aryan - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 8, 2020 · Aryan is a designation originally meaning “civilized”, “noble”, or “free” without reference to any ethnicity.

  5. What Does the Word 'Aryan' Actually Mean? - ThoughtCo

    Apr 29, 2025 · What Does 'Aryan' Mean? The word Aryan comes from the ancient languages of Iran and India. It was the term that ancient Indo-Iranian-speaking people likely used to identify themselves in …

  6. ARYANS - Encyclopaedia Iranica

    ARYANS. Definition of the term “Aryan.” The name “Aryan” (OInd. āˊrya -, Ir. * arya – [with short a -], in Old Pers. ariya -, Av. airiia -, etc.) is the self designation of the peoples of Ancient India and Ancient …

  7. Aryan - Wikiwand

    Aryan, or Arya, is a term originating from the ethno-cultural self-designation of the Indo-Iranians. It stood in contrast to nearby outsiders, whom they designa...

  8. The Aryans History: A Journey Through Culture, Legacy, and Migration

    Mar 17, 2025 · The blending of Aryan and indigenous traditions gave rise to new societal structures and religious practices, marking a pivotal moment in Aryans history and shaping the future of both Indian …

  9. ARYAN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a member of the subgroup of Indo-European speakers ancestral to speakers of Indo-Aryan and Iranian languages

  10. Aryan - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Dec 26, 2025 · In popular conception, the Aryan racial type is marked by blond hair and blue eyes, but these are not criteria of any of the racial definitions, including the definitions institutionally espoused …