Artsakh
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- proper noun
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- Anyway, if I were the president of Armenia, I would officially proclaim Artsakh as part of Armenia right away.
Examples
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It is not Christianity that makes the Armenian government wait with the recognition of Artsakh's independence, but pure politico-military considerations.
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I look at Artsakh without any doubt in my mind as a part of Armenia, and I do my best to be helpful to the people living there to become prosperous and safe.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the war is in Artsakh, which is not recognized by any country at the moment, CSTO would not have to do anything.
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The Artsakh parliament passed a declaration welcoming the position of the international community in their respect for the rights of the majority of the Kosovo population.
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Secondly, we should recognize Artsakh (Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh) and have very close ties as an independent country! So help them God!
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Should the situation get any more critical, Sarkisyan had better check his back to see who will follow him before deciding if Artsakh will become Armenia's 11th province.
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For me, Artsakh is united with the motherland from the time it was liberated from Azeri control or occupation. There is no way, and not even a choice, to think about going back to be occupied again by Azeri; it is impossible.
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The people of Artsakh strive for independence and recognition in the international community.
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Many Armenians view Artsakh as an integral part of their heritage and identity.
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Discussions about the future of Artsakh often center around its status as an unrecognized republic.
Synonyms
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A region in the South Caucasus known for its history, culture and often disputed status
A mostly Armenian region inside Azerbaijan that declared independence but is not recognized by most countries
A self-declared state in the South Caucasus that most countries do not recognize
A mountainous region between Armenia and Azerbaijan mostly inhabited by Armenian people and the site of a long conflict
Compounds
A mostly Armenian region inside Azerbaijan that declared independence but is not recognized by most countries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Artsakh is the old Armenian name for the region now often called Nagorno-Karabakh. It has been used for a very long time to mean, for many Armenians, their 'historical homeland' or 'mountain home', so the name still carries great importance today.