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Kirghizstan

Kirghizstan

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A landlocked country in Central Asia now officially called Kyrgyzstan
  • proper noun
  • /kɪrˈɡɪzˌstæn/
: Kirguistán
  • The official language of Kirghizstan is Kyrgyz.

Examples

  • After gaining independence, Kirghizstan underwent significant political changes.

  • She traveled across Kirghizstan to explore its mountain ranges.

  • I plan to visit Kirghizstan next summer.

  • Have you ever traveled to Kirghizstan?

  • Many tourists flock to Kirghizstan to experience its breathtaking natural beauty and traditional hospitality.

  • The capital city of Kirghizstan, Bishkek, is a hub of political and economic activity.

  • Kirghizstan is known for its stunning mountain landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Kyrgyzstan
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A landlocked country in Central Asia next to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, independent since 1991

is the older name form highlighting previous Soviet era and renaming
Kirghizia
vsKirghizstan
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A former name for Kyrgyzstan used until 1991

is the present name used after independence and official renaming
Kirgizia
vsKirghizstan
  • Literature
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A former name for Kyrgyzstan used during the Soviet era

is the modern official name replacing that older variant
Kirgiz
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An alternative spelling of Kyrgyzstan, the landlocked country in Central Asia

is the officially adopted modern name rather than this variant
Kyrgyz Republic
vsKirghizstan
  • Formal
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The official name of Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia

is the common older name rather than this formal official title
Kirgizstan
vsKirghizstan
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A country in Central Asia, also called Kyrgyzstan, known for its high mountains

is the current official spelling rather than this variant form

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Kirghizstan = Kirghiz (semi-transparent) = Kirghiz + stan

Formed from the ethnonym 'Kirghiz' plus the place-name suffix '-stan' indicating 'land of the Kirghiz', but '-stan' is a foreign combining form and the spelling 'Kirghiz' is a variant, so the structure may not be fully obvious to learners.

Etymology

The word Kirghizstan comes from the name of the Kyrgyz people plus the Persian ending -stan, which means 'land'. So Kirghizstan simply means 'the land of the Kyrgyz', which is why it is the name of the country now called Kyrgyzstan.