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Chuvash

Chuvash

9.9
A person from a Turkic ethnic group in the Volga region of Russia
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃuːvæʃ/
: chuvash
  • The traditions of the Chuvash remain vibrant, especially during cultural festivals in the Volga region.

Examples

  • He met a family of Chuvash who shared stories about their heritage and language.

  • Many Chuvash have migrated from rural villages to larger cities in search of work.

  • The Chuvash people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Chuvashes celebrate their traditional festivals every year.

  • He met a family of Chuvash who shared stories about their heritage and language.

  • The traditions of the Chuvash remain vibrant, especially during cultural festivals in the Volga region.

  • Many Chuvash have migrated from rural villages to larger cities in search of work.

Compounds

Chuvash language
9.9

A Turkic language spoken by people in the Chuvash Republic of Russia

Surface Forms

Chuvash singular
Chuvashes plural

Etymology

Chuvash comes from the people's own Turkic name. So a Chuvash is a member of that 'people' who live mainly in the Volga region.