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Avar

Avar

9.9
A person from an ethnic group in Dagestan, Russia
  • noun
: avar
  • In Dagestan, the Avar people maintain their distinct cultural practices and languages.

Examples

  • Many Avars live in Dagestan, Russia.

  • Many Avar people speak their own language as well as Russian.

  • The Avar community is known for its traditional music and crafts.

  • She studied the history of the Avar people in the Caucasus region.

  • The Avar people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Avar community celebrates its unique traditions with colorful festivals each year.

  • During her travels, she met an Avar family who shared stories about their ancestors.

Surface Forms

Avar singular
Avars plural

Etymology

Avar is the name of an ethnic group in the Caucasus and the word comes from the group's own name, so calling someone an Avar means they are a member of that 'people'.