# Permian vs Persia

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Permian
*noun · IPA /ˈpɜːmɪən/ · frequency rank #29,033*
An inhabitant of the Russian region of Perm; specifically, one belonging to a branch of the Finno-Ugric peoples, including Komis and Udmurts, who speak Permic languages.

### Persia
*name · IPA /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ · frequency rank #18,156*
The former term referring to Iran.

## Source
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