I. (ˈ)sär|mäshən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Sarmatia, anciently a region north of the Black sea + English -an
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Sarmatia
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Sarmatians
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Sarmatian language
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Sarmatia + English -an, n. suffix
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Sarmatia
2. : the language of the Sarmatians that is now presumed to be Iranian