دوستان

Definition

Friends — the plural of dust; used warmly in addresses.

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Etymology

'دوستان' (dustān) is the plural form of 'دوست' (dost), meaning friend. The word is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European *deu-, which means to see or to have affinity.

How & Where It’s Used

'دوستان' is widely used in both formal and informal settings among all ages, in spoken conversation and written communication. It often conveys camaraderie.

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