Armenian/ɑːrˈmiːniən/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Ethnic Identity Use 'Armenian' to respectfully identify someone's ethnicity without assuming nationality. She's an Armenian-American artist. Pro Tip 2/3Not Interchangeable 'Armenian' refers to the people, not the country Armenia, which is a common mistake. He is Armenian but was born in France. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity When referring to someone as Armenian, be aware of historical and cultural sensitivities. The Armenian people have a rich cultural heritage.