Aryan is a noun used historically to denote the ancient Indo-Iranian peoples or, in modern contexts, a term associated with linguistic and ethnic classifications. The word is primarily encountered in scholarly, historical, and ideological discussions about pre-modern Eurasia. It carries sensitive cultural and political connotations and should be used with awareness of these associations. In pronunciation, it is typically two syllables: /ˈær.iən/ in many varieties of English, with subtle vowel variations by accent.
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