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Samarcand

Samarcand

8.4
An old city in southern Uzbekistan famous for its beautiful Islamic buildings and lively markets
  • proper noun
: Samarcanda
  • The ancient city of Samarcand was once a thriving center on the Silk Road.

Examples

  • Visitors to Samarcand marvel at its stunning Islamic architecture and vibrant bazaars.

  • I plan to visit Samarcand next summer.

  • Tales of Samarcand's splendour have inspired poets and travelers for centuries.

  • The ancient city of Samarcand was once a thriving center on the Silk Road.

  • Have you ever been to Samarcand?

  • Visitors to Samarcand marvel at its stunning Islamic architecture and vibrant bazaars.

  • Tales of Samarcand's splendour have inspired poets and travelers for centuries.

Synonyms

Samarkand
vsSamarcand
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A city in southern Uzbekistan known for its old buildings and role on the Silk Road

has identical meaning but appears as a different spelling variant

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Samarcand comes from an old Central Asian name Samarqand, where the ending -kand (sometimes written -cand) means 'town' and the first part likely means 'stone' or 'marble'. So thinking of Samarcand as the 'stone town' or 'marble city' helps you remember its famous old stone buildings and beautiful tiles.