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Abkhas

Abkhas

9.9
A person from the Abkhaz group in Abkhazia near the Black Sea
  • noun
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  • Many Abkhas speak both their native language and Russian.

Examples

  • The Abkhas have a rich tradition of music and dance.

  • During the conflict, thousands of Abkhas were displaced from their homes.

  • The Abkhas have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Abkhas people speak their native language fluently.

  • During the conflict, thousands of Abkhas were displaced from their homes.

  • Many Abkhas speak both their native language and Russian.

  • The Abkhas have a rich tradition of music and dance.

Synonyms

Abkhazian
vsAbkhas
1 9.9

A person from Abkhazia on the eastern coast of the Black Sea

has identical meaning but is an alternative form or spelling
Abkhaz
vsAbkhas
9.9

A person from Abkhazia who belongs to its native ethnic group

has identical meaning but is an alternative form or spelling
Abkhasian
vsAbkhas
9.9

A person from the ethnic group native to Abkhazia

has identical meaning but is an alternative form or spelling

Surface Forms

Abkhas singular
Abkhases plural

Etymology

Abkhas comes from the place name Abkhazia, on the east coast of the Black Sea. It simply means someone 'from Abkhazia', so an Abkhas is a member of the Abkhaz people.