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Uigur

Uigur

9.0
A member of a Turkic group mainly living in Xinjiang, China
  • noun
  • /ˈwiːɡər/
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  • Many Uigur communities reside in the Xinjiang region of China.

Examples

  • The Uigur community in Xinjiang has a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Uigur people have a rich cultural heritage and unique traditions.

  • She studied the history of the Uigur minority and their language.

  • Many Uigurs are proud of their unique traditions.

  • The Uigur people celebrate their traditional festivals with great enthusiasm.

  • Many scholars are researching the history and culture of the Uigur ethnic group.

  • In Xinjiang, the Uigur communities maintain their unique customs and practices.

Synonyms

Uighur
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A person from a Turkic ethnic group in northwestern China

refers to a member of the same group across Xinjiang and surrounding regions
Uygur
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9.3

A person from a Turkic people who live in Xinjiang in northwest China

focuses on Xinjiang and neighboring regions rather than the wider Central Asian area

Surface Forms

Uigur singular
Uigurs plural

Etymology

Uigur comes from an old Turkic name Uyghur meaning 'united' or 'allied', a name used by a group who joined together long ago. So Uigur is the name for the people who share that history and culture.