tajikistan
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Definition
Proper noun A landlocked, mountainous country located in Central Asia, specifically in the southeastern part of the region, sharing a border with Afghanistan to the south. It was formerly a republic within the Soviet Union.
Usage
The word "Tajikistan" is used as the official name of the country. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized. * Tajikistan is known for its stunning mountain landscapes. * The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. * After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan became an independent nation in 1991.
Advanced Usage
- Geopolitical Context: The term is often used in discussions about post-Soviet states, Central Asian geopolitics, and regional security, particularly concerning its border with Afghanistan.
- Tajikistan plays a key role in regional efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Variants and Related Words
- Tajik (noun): A person from Tajikistan; also refers to the main ethnic group and the official language (Persian dialect) of the country.
- He is a Tajik from the southern region of the country.
- Tajik (adjective): Of or relating to Tajikistan, its people, or its culture.
- Tajik cuisine features pilaf and flatbreads.
Synonyms
- Republic of Tajikistan: The official full name of the country.
- Tadzhikistan: An alternate, less common transliteration from Russian.
Related Phrases
- Former Soviet republic: A common descriptive phrase for Tajikistan's historical status.
- Like other former Soviet republics, Tajikistan underwent significant economic transition.
Noun
- a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet