Dehkhoda Dictionary Institute
Encyclopedia
The Dehkhoda Dictionary Institute (International Center for Persian Studies) is the main official international center for teaching the Persian language
and literature in Iran
. It was founded in 1945 and is now part of the University of Tehran
. It is named after Mirza Ali Akbar Ghazvini
, known as Dehkhoda, a Persian literary scholar, poet, and author.
. Work on the dictionary was begun by Dehkhoda, and upon his death, his residence was named The Dehkhoda Institute, and housed the academic staff from several Iranian universities who compiled the dictionary. In 1957, responsibility for the dictionary was delegated to Tehran
University's Department of Persian Language and Literature, and The Dehkhoda Institute became part of University of Tehran
. It is located in Valiasr Avenue near the Tajrish
district of North Tehran
. It is a part of Dr Mahmoud Afshar's foundation.
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
and literature in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. It was founded in 1945 and is now part of the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
The University of Tehran , also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest university. Located in Tehran, the university is among the most prestigious in the country, and is consistently selected as the first choice of many applicants in the annual nationwide entrance exam for top Iranian...
. It is named after Mirza Ali Akbar Ghazvini
Ali Akbar Dehkhoda
Allameh Ali Akbar Dehkhoda was a prominent Iranian linguist, and author of the most extensive dictionary of the Persian language ever published.-Biography:...
, known as Dehkhoda, a Persian literary scholar, poet, and author.
History
The institute traces its origins to a 1925 Iranian law decreeing the compilation of an official Persian dictionaryDehkhoda Dictionary
The Dehkhoda Dictionary is the largest comprehensive Persian dictionary ever published, comprising 15 volumes . The complete work is an ongoing effort that entails over forty-five years of efforts by Dehkhoda and a cadre of other experts.The series initially consisted of 3 million records until...
. Work on the dictionary was begun by Dehkhoda, and upon his death, his residence was named The Dehkhoda Institute, and housed the academic staff from several Iranian universities who compiled the dictionary. In 1957, responsibility for the dictionary was delegated to Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
University's Department of Persian Language and Literature, and The Dehkhoda Institute became part of University of Tehran
University of Tehran
The University of Tehran , also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest university. Located in Tehran, the university is among the most prestigious in the country, and is consistently selected as the first choice of many applicants in the annual nationwide entrance exam for top Iranian...
. It is located in Valiasr Avenue near the Tajrish
Tajrish
Tajrish is a former city in Rudbar Qasran District, Shemiranat County, Tehran Province, Iran, which has since been absorbed into Tehran.Tajrish neighbourhood is located along the northern edge of Tehran...
district of North Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. It is a part of Dr Mahmoud Afshar's foundation.