Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea; a strong independence movement has resulted in much instability: Abkhazia is a region located in the southwestern part of Georgia, bordering the Black Sea. It is officially an autonomous republic within Georgia but has functioned as a de facto independent state since a conflict in the early 1990s, leading to ongoing political tension and instability.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The status of Abkhazia remains a contentious issue in international politics.
  • Abkhazia has its own government, but most countries consider it part of Georgia.
  • Tourism in Abkhazia focuses on its Black Sea coastline and mountainous scenery.

Advanced Usage

• "The Abkhazia question": Refers to the complex political and diplomatic issue surrounding the region's status.

  • The Abkhazia question was a major topic at the security conference.

• "De facto Abkhazia": Describes the region's practical, though not widely legally recognized, independent operation.

  • De facto Abkhazia controls its own borders and issues passports.

Variants and Related Words

• Abkhaz (adj): Relating to Abkhazia or its people, culture, or language.

  • She studies the Abkhaz language.

• Abkhaz (n): A person from Abkhazia; the language spoken in Abkhazia.

  • He is an Abkhaz living in the capital, Sukhumi.

Synonyms

• Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia: Its official constitutional name within Georgia.
• Apsny: The native name for Abkhazia in the Abkhaz language.

Noun

1. an autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea; a strong independence movement has resulted in much instability