خیابان

Definition

A city street or avenue.

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Etymology

The word 'خیابان' (khiābān) is derived from the Middle Persian 'khiābān', which literally means 'pathway' or 'road'. The term evolved to represent modern streets as urbanization took hold in Persian-speaking regions.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'خیابان' (khiābān) refers to streets in cities. It is widely used in everyday conversation as well as in written media.

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