Uygur
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of an ethnic group: A person belonging to a Turkic people primarily inhabiting the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwestern China and adjacent areas of Central Asia.
- The Turkic language: The language spoken by the Uygur people, belonging to the Karluk branch of the Turkic language family.
- A historical script: An alphabetic script derived from Sogdian (ultimately from Aramaic) that was used historically to write the Uygur language and later adapted for Classical Mongolian.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Ethnic group):
- The Uygur have a rich cultural heritage.
- She is a Uygur from Kashgar.
- Noun (Language):
- He is learning to speak Uygur.
- Uygur uses a modified Arabic script today.
- Noun (Script):
- The ancient Uygur script was written vertically.
- Scholars study manuscripts written in Uygur.
Advanced Usage
- As an adjective: When used attributively to describe things related to the Uygur people, their language, or culture.
- Uygur cuisine is known for its pilaf and kebabs.
- The museum has a collection of Uygur textiles.
Variants and Related Words
- Uighur: The most common alternate spelling for "Uygur".
- Uyghur: Another frequent alternate spelling.
- Uigur: A less common historical variant.
Synonyms
- Ethnic group: There is no direct synonym for the ethnic group itself. It can be described as a .
- Language: The language can be referred to as or (alternate spellings).
Notes on Different Meanings
The three primary meanings (people, language, script) are intrinsically linked but refer to distinct concepts. The context of the sentence usually makes it clear which meaning is intended. The script meaning is largely historical, while references to the people and their modern language are contemporary.
Noun
- the script (derived from Aramaic) used to write the Uighur language
- the Turkic language spoken by approximately 7,000,000 Uighur in extreme northwestern China
- a member of a people who speak Uighur and live in Xinjiang and adjacent areas