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From Sassan (name of the founder of the dynasty) +‎ -ian.

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Sassanian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the Sassanid Dynasty who ruled Persia during 224-651 C.E..
  2. Of or pertaining to the empire ruled by that dynasty.

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Sassanian (plural Sassanians)

  1. A member of the Sassanid Dynasty.

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