khan

/kɑ:n/

Thân thiện

A caravan rests at a khan after a long journey.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A caravanserai: A type of inn or roadside lodging found in some Eastern countries, typically featuring a large central courtyard where caravans can rest and find shelter.
   • A title: A title given to rulers, military leaders, or other important men in certain Central and South Asian countries, historically used by Mongol and Turkic rulers.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Caravanserai):

  • The weary traders found shelter for the night at a desert khan.
  • The ancient khan served as a crucial hub for commerce along the Silk Road.

• Noun (Title):

  • Genghis Khan was a famous Mongol ruler.
  • The local khan held great influence over the region.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The title "Khan" historically denotes sovereignty or high command, similar to "king" or "emperor." It is a component in many historical names and titles.
  • Kublai Khan founded the Yuan dynasty in China.

Variants and Related Words

• Khanate (n): The realm, jurisdiction, or position held by a khan.
  • The Golden Horde was a powerful Mongol khanate.

Synonyms

• For the lodging: Caravanserai, inn, hostelry, waystation.
• For the title: Ruler, chieftain, sovereign, emperor (context-dependent).

Related Phrases

• Great Khan: A title used for the supreme ruler of the Mongol Empire.
  • The court of the Great Khan was described by Marco Polo.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
2. a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

Từ đồng nghĩa

• caravansary
• caravanserai
• caravan inn