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Azerbajdzhan

Azerbajdzhan

8.6
A country in southwestern Asia formerly part of the Soviet Union with capital Baku
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɑːzərbaɪˈdʒɑːn/
translation icon : Azerbaiyán
  • The capital city of Azerbajdzhan is Baku, a major cultural and economic center.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Azerbajdzhan for its rich history and scenic landscapes.

  • Oil is a significant part of Azerbajdzhan's economy.

  • I visited Azerbajdzhan last summer.

  • Azerbajdzhan is known for its rich culture.

  • Many tourists visit Azerbajdzhan for its rich history and scenic landscapes.

  • Oil is a significant part of Azerbajdzhan's economy.

  • The capital city of Azerbajdzhan is Baku, a major cultural and economic center.

Synonyms

Azerbaijan
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35 3.9

A country between Eastern Europe and Western Asia by the Caspian Sea

focuses on southwestern Asia and landlocked status instead of regional crossroads
Azerbaijani Republic
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7.1

The official name for Azerbaijan, a country in western Asia

is the common alternative name rather than the formal title
Azerbajdzhan Republic
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A country in southwest Asia on the Caspian Sea

describes it as landlocked in southwestern Asia without a coastline

Compounds

Azerbajdzhan Republic
7.3

A country in southwest Asia on the Caspian Sea

Surface Forms

Azerbajdzhan main
Azerbajdzhan main

Etymology

Azerbajdzhan comes from Persian parts like Azer 'fire' and a common ending meaning 'place' or 'land'. A helpful way to remember it is that the country was long called the 'land of fire' because of natural flames and ancient fire worship, so the name points to the land itself.