No. 621 in Persian
علم
The Persian word "علم" means "knowledge" or "science."
In a sentence
علم روشنایی راه انسان است.
Knowledge is the light guiding a person's way.
'علم' here refers to 'knowledge' as an abstract and general concept.
علم شیمی از مهمترین رشتههای دانشگاهی است.
The science of chemistry is one of the most important academic disciplines.
'علم' is used as 'science' specifying a systematic field of study.
پرچم کشور آلمان سه رنگ است.
The flag of Germany has three colors.
Although 'علم' can mean 'flag', the word 'پرچم' is used here instead, showing an alternate term. This clarifies different uses of related terms.
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