Kazakh
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4.8
- proper noun
- /kæˈzɑk/
:
Kazajistán
- Kazakhs are proud of their rich history and cultural heritage as the native people of Kazakh.
Examples
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The result was a lively three-sided conversation, half in French, half in Kazakh—with Lady Ukhova translating.
Fiction book (2000) -
When Gerasimov's reconstructions were complete, he found himself gazing on the faces of a Papuan, a Kazakh, and a Caucasian of the Khevsur highlands.
Academic text (2003) -
Many tourists visit Kazakh to experience its unique culture, art, and traditions, especially in areas like Astana and Almaty.
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The vast steppes of Kazakh are home to nomadic tribes who have lived there for centuries.
Synonyms
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4.2
A large country in Central Asia that used to be part of the Soviet Union
A country in Central Asia south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea
A landlocked country in Central Asia south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea, often spelled Kazakhstan
A former Soviet republic in Central Asia now called Kazakhstan
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kazakh as a place name comes from the word qazaq meaning 'free' or 'wanderer', and the full name Kazakhstan means 'land of the Kazakhs'. So the country is named after the people who lived there.