kirghiz
Definition
Noun: 1. The Turkic language spoken by the Kirghiz people. This refers to the specific language, also known as Kyrgyz, which belongs to the Kipchak branch of the Turkic language family. 2. A landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991. This is the proper name for the country, officially known as the Kyrgyz Republic or Kyrgyzstan. 3. A member of a people of Turkic speech and Mongolian race inhabiting vast regions of central Siberia. This refers to an individual belonging to the Kirghiz (Kyrgyz) ethnic group, a traditionally nomadic Turkic people.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Language):
- She is studying Kirghiz to better communicate with local communities.
- The poem was originally written in Kirghiz.
- Noun (Country):
- The mountains of Kirghiz are breathtaking.
- He traveled through Kirghiz on his way to China.
- Noun (Person):
- A Kirghiz explained the traditions of his people.
- The delegation included several Kirghiz from the northern regions.
Advanced Usage
- The term Kirghiz is an older romanization. The modern, standardized spelling is Kyrgyz for the people, the language, and the republic (e.g., Kyrgyzstan). In contemporary academic and diplomatic contexts, Kyrgyz is predominantly used.
- When referring to the country, the full official names Kyrgyz Republic or Kyrgyzstan are more common than using "Kirghiz" alone as a noun.
Variants and Related Words
- Kyrgyz (n. & adj.): The modern, preferred spelling for the people, language, and as the root for the country name.
- Kyrgyzstan (n.): The official name of the country.
- Kyrgyz Republic (n.): The official long-form name of the country.
Synonyms
- (For the language): Kyrgyz.
- (For the person): Kyrgyz, Kyrgyz person.
- (For the country): Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Republic.
Related Phrases
- Kirghiz Steppe: A historical term for regions inhabited by the Kirghiz people.
- Kirghiz SSR: The Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic, the official name of the republic during the Soviet period.
Noun
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the Turkic language spoken by the Kirghiz
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a landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991
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a member of a people of Turkic speech and Mongolian race inhabiting vast regions of central Siberia
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