kirgizia
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Definition
Proper noun A country in Central Asia, officially known as the Kyrgyz Republic. It is a landlocked nation bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. It was formerly a constituent republic of the Soviet Union.
Usage
The word 'Kirgizia' is used as the name of a country. It is a less common variant of the more standard modern name 'Kyrgyzstan'. * The delegation traveled to Kirgizia for the summit. * Kirgizia gained its independence in 1991.
Advanced Usage
- The term 'Kirgizia' was historically used, particularly during the Soviet era (as the Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic). In contemporary English, 'Kyrgyzstan' is the predominant and preferred name for the country in most contexts, including diplomacy, news media, and academia.
Variants and Related Words
- Kyrgyzstan: The standard and official English name for the country.
- Kyrgyz Republic: The official formal name of the country.
- Kirghizia: An alternative historical spelling.
- Kirgiz: A less common variant, or a term for the ethnic group and language.
Synonyms
- Kyrgyzstan
- The Kyrgyz Republic
Related Terms
- Bishkek: The capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
- Som (KGS): The national currency of Kyrgyzstan.
- Kyrgyz: Pertaining to the country, its people, or its language.
Noun
- a landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991