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Turkmenian

Turkmenian

7.9
A person from Turkmenistan
  • noun
  • /tɜrˈkmɛniən/
translation icon : turcomano
  • She became friends with a Turkmenian while studying abroad in Ashgabat.

Examples

  • The museum featured traditional art created by a talented Turkmenian.

  • A Turkmenian spoke at the conference about her country's energy projects.

  • A Turkmenian is known for their hospitality.

  • Many Turkmenians celebrate the New Year with traditional dances.

  • He is a proud Turkmenian who loves sharing stories about his homeland.

  • As a Turkmenian, she values the rich cultural traditions of her country.

  • The Turkmenian community celebrated their national holiday with music and dance.

Synonyms

Turkman
vsTurkmenian
7.9

A person from Turkmenistan

specifies legal birth or citizenship rather than mere residency

Surface Forms

Turkmenian singular
Turkmenians plural

Morphology

Turkmenian = Turkmen (transparent) = Turkmen + ian

The noun is formed by adding the agentive/adjectival suffix '-ian' to 'Turkmen', yielding a demonym; this is a regular and productive formation.

Etymology

Turkmenian comes from Turkmen, the people of Turkmenistan, with the ending -ian meaning 'a person from'. So a Turkmenian is 'a person who was born in or is a citizen of Turkmenistan'.