Avar
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A person from an ethnic group who lives mainly in Dagestan
- proper noun
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avar
- The Avar people have a rich tradition of music and poetry in Dagestan.
Examples
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Many Avar families continue to speak their native language at home.
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She learned about the history of the Avar community during her visit to the Caucasus.
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The Avar people have a rich cultural heritage.
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Many Avars speak their native language fluently.
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The Avar people have a rich tradition of music and poetry in Dagestan.
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She learned about the history of the Avar community during her visit to the Caucasus.
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Many Avar families continue to speak their native language at home.
Surface Forms
Avar main
Etymology
Avar is the proper name for a person from that group in Dagestan and the word goes back to the group's own name, so an Avar is simply a member of that 'people'.
