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Kirghizstan

Kirghizstan

1 8.0
A landlocked country in Central Asia now officially called Kyrgyzstan
  • proper noun
  • /kɪrˈɡɪzˌstæn/
translation icon : Kirguistán
  • The official language of Kirghizstan is Kyrgyz.

Examples

  • After gaining independence, Kirghizstan underwent significant political changes.

  • She traveled across Kirghizstan to explore its mountain ranges.

  • I plan to visit Kirghizstan next summer.

  • Have you ever traveled to Kirghizstan?

  • Many tourists flock to Kirghizstan to experience its breathtaking natural beauty and traditional hospitality.

  • The capital city of Kirghizstan, Bishkek, is a hub of political and economic activity.

  • Kirghizstan is known for its stunning mountain landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Kyrgyzstan
vsKirghizstan
11 6.9

A landlocked country in Central Asia next to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, independent since 1991

is the older name form highlighting previous Soviet era and renaming
Kirghizia
vsKirghizstan
1 9.7

A former name for Kyrgyzstan used until 1991

is the present name used after independence and official renaming
Kyrgyz Republic
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  • Formal
7.5

The official name of Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia

is the common older name rather than this formal official title
Kirgizstan
vsKirghizstan
6.7

A country in Central Asia, also called Kyrgyzstan, known for its high mountains

is the current official spelling rather than this variant form
Kirgiz
vsKirghizstan
8.8

An alternative spelling of Kyrgyzstan, the landlocked country in Central Asia

is the officially adopted modern name rather than this variant
Kirgizia
vsKirghizstan
  • Literature
9.6

A former name for Kyrgyzstan used during the Soviet era

is the modern official name replacing that older variant

Surface Forms

Kirghizstan main

Morphology

Kirghizstan = Kirghiz (semi-transparent) = Kirghiz + stan

Formed from the ethnonym 'Kirghiz' plus the place-name suffix '-stan' indicating 'land of the Kirghiz', but '-stan' is a foreign combining form and the spelling 'Kirghiz' is a variant, so the structure may not be fully obvious to learners.

Etymology

The word Kirghizstan comes from the name of the Kyrgyz people plus the Persian ending -stan, which means 'land'. So Kirghizstan simply means 'the land of the Kyrgyz', which is why it is the name of the country now called Kyrgyzstan.