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Kyrgyzstani

Kyrgyzstani

7.3
Relating to Kyrgyzstan, its people or its culture
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɪrɡɪˈzstɑni/
translation icon : kirguís
  • She enjoyed tasting Kyrgyzstani cuisine during her trip to Bishkek.

Examples

  • The Kyrgyzstani government announced new trade policies this week.

  • A Kyrgyzstani artist won an international photography competition.

  • The Kyrgyzstani culture is rich in traditions.

  • Many Kyrgyzstani dishes feature lamb and rice.

  • A Kyrgyzstani artist won an international photography competition.

  • She enjoyed tasting Kyrgyzstani cuisine during her trip to Bishkek.

  • Many Kyrgyzstani dishes feature lamb and rice.

Synonyms

Kyrgyz
vsKyrgyzstani
1 8.4

A person from Kyrgyzstan

is used for things or culture related to that country rather than to name someone

Surface Forms

Kyrgyzstani positive

Morphology

Kyrgyzstani = Kyrgyzstan (transparent) = Kyrgyzstan + i

Formed from the country name 'Kyrgyzstan' plus the demonym-forming suffix '-i', so the meaning 'relating to Kyrgyzstan' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Kyrgyzstani comes from the country name Kyrgyzstan, which literally means 'land of the Kyrgyz' and uses the same -stan ending as Pakistan and Afghanistan. So, Kyrgyzstani means 'from or relating to Kyrgyzstan', its people, or its culture.