Afghanistan
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A mountainous, landlocked country in Central Asia: "Afghanistan" is the name of a sovereign nation located in the region of Central Asia. It is characterized by its mountainous terrain and lack of direct access to the sea.
- A country with specific international borders: "Afghanistan" is bordered by Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, China to the northeast, and Pakistan to the east and south.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The history of Afghanistan is complex and spans many centuries.
- International aid organizations are working in Afghanistan.
- Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan in 1979.
Advanced Usage
- "the war in Afghanistan": a common phrase referring to periods of conflict within or involving the country.
- The war in Afghanistan had significant geopolitical consequences.
Variants and Related Words
- Afghan (adj): Of or relating to Afghanistan.
- She collects Afghan rugs.
- Afghan (n): A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan.
- The Afghans are known for their resilience.
Synonyms
- Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: Official name of the country under its current government.
- The Graveyard of Empires: A historical epithet, not a synonym, often used to describe Afghanistan due to its history of resisting foreign invasions.
Related Phrases
- "the Afghanistan conflict": refers to the prolonged period of warfare in the country.
- The Afghanistan conflict has been the subject of many studies.
Noun
- a mountainous landlocked country in central Asia; bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and Pakistan to the east and south
- Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan in 1979