kirghizia
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Definition
Proper noun: * Kirghizia: A country in Central Asia. It is a landlocked nation, meaning it has no coastline connecting to an ocean. It shares a border with northwestern China. Historically, it was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (an Asian soviet) before gaining independence in 1991. The country is officially known as the Kyrgyz Republic.
Usage
- The term "Kirghizia" is an older, alternative name for the country now more commonly called Kyrgyzstan or the Kyrgyz Republic. It is often found in historical contexts referring to the Soviet era.
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- The demonym (word for a person from this country) associated with "Kirghizia" is Kirghiz (or Kyrgyz).
- Example: The Kirghiz people have a rich nomadic tradition.
Variants and Related Words
- Kyrgyzstan (Proper noun): The contemporary and most widely used name for the country.
- Kyrgyz Republic (Proper noun): The official name of the country.
- Kirgizstan (Proper noun): Another historical variant spelling.
- Kirghiz (Noun/Adjective): Relating to the people, language, or culture of Kyrgyzstan.
Synonyms
- Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyz Republic
Noun
- a landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991