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Abkhasian

Abkhasian

9.9
A person from the ethnic group native to Abkhazia
  • noun
translation icon : abjasio
  • Many Abkhasians speak both Abkhaz and Russian in their daily lives.

Examples

  • The Abkhasians have a rich history closely tied to the Black Sea region.

  • An Abkhasian man shared his traditional stories.

  • Traditional dances remain an important part of Abkhasian culture.

  • The Abkhasian culture is rich in history.

  • Many Abkhasians celebrate their cultural heritage through music and dance.

  • The Abkhasians are known for their hospitality and traditional crafts.

  • After years of conflict, the Abkhasians are working towards preserving their unique identity.

Synonyms

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

is the same meaning but uses a closely similar name form
Abkhaz
vsAbkhasian
9.9

A person from Abkhazia who belongs to its native ethnic group

is the broader native term used for people from that region
Abkhas
vsAbkhasian
9.9

A person from the Abkhaz group in Abkhazia near the Black Sea

is the more specifically ethnic name tied directly to the Abkhazia area

Compounds

Abkhasian language
9.9

A language spoken by the Abkhaz people in Abkhazia

Surface Forms

Abkhasian singular
Abkhasians plural

Morphology

Abkhasian = Abkhaz (transparent) = Abkhaz + ian

Derived from the ethnonym 'Abkhaz' with the standard adjectival/nationality suffix '-ian', yielding 'a member of or relating to Abkhaz'.

Etymology

Abkhasian comes from the place name Abkhazia and the name of its people, the Abkhaz, who live east of the Black Sea. So an Abkhasian is 'a person from Abkhazia'.