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Dagestani

Dagestani

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A person from Dagestan, a region by the Caspian Sea in the southwest of Russia
  • noun
: daguestaní
  • The wedding wagon itself was stopped by authorities on Mokhovaya Street, a stone's throw from Red Square, right after one of the guests had trained his gun filled with rubber bullets on passing cars (in Dagestani tradition, it is taboo to transit in front of a wedding wagon).

Examples

  • He is proud to be a Dagestani and often shares stories about his heritage.

  • Do you really think they care about some Dagestani?

    Putin (2025)

  • Who knew that the cure to the Dagestani wrestling were the Aussies?

  • The Dagestani culture is known for its rich traditions and vibrant music.

  • Many Dagestani people are skilled wrestlers, making a name for themselves in competitions.

Surface Forms

Dagestani singular
Dagestanis plural

Etymology

Dagestani comes from the place name Dagestan, which means 'land of mountains'. The -stan part means 'land', as in Pakistan, so a Dagestani is a person from that mountainous area by the Caspian Sea.