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Tadzhik

Tadzhik

9.3
A person from Tajikistan or from the Tajik people
  • noun
  • /tæˈdʒɪk/
translation icon : tadjik
  • Many Tadzhik families have maintained their traditional customs and language for centuries.

Examples

  • A large number of Tadzhik people live in Afghanistan near the northern border.

  • The Tadzhik community is known for its rich cultural heritage.

  • The Tadzhik community celebrates its own unique festivals and religious practices.

  • Many Tadzhiks are proud of their history and traditions.

  • Many Tadzhik people have moved to different countries for better opportunities but still celebrate their heritage.

  • The traditional dances of the Tadzhik community are an important part of their cultural identity.

  • In Tajikistan, a Tadzhik is not only someone from Tajikistan but also someone deeply connected to the country's customs.

Synonyms

Tajik
vsTadzhik
3 6.5

A person from Tajikistan or from nearby parts of Central Asia

is identical in meaning but represents an alternative spelling form

Compounds

Tadzhik language
9.6

A form of Persian that the Tajik people speak mainly in Tajikistan and parts of Iran

Surface Forms

Tadzhik singular
Tadzhiks plural
Tajiks plural
Tajik singular

Etymology

Tadzhik is an older English spelling of Tajik, which comes from the Persian name Tājīk meaning 'a person from that region' and was used for the people of what is now Tajikistan. So a Tadzhik is simply a member of that ethnic group or someone from Tajikistan.