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Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region

Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region

8.6
A region in far northwest China that is home to many Uighur people
  • proper noun
translation icon : Región Autónoma Uigur de Xinjiang
  • The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region is home to a diverse population including many Uighurs.

Examples

  • The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region is known for its diverse culture.

  • There has been international attention on human rights issues in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

  • Tourists are drawn to the stunning landscapes of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

  • Many tourists visit the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region every year.

  • The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region is known for its diverse cultures and stunning landscapes.

  • Visitors to the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region often enjoy traditional Uighur music and dance.

  • The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region is home to many historical sites, including ancient Silk Road cities.

Synonyms

Xinjiang
vsXinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
4 6.9

A region in northwest China that has its own government and many Uighur people

is the full formal name often used in official contexts
Sinkiang
vsXinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
  • Archaic
1 9.1

A region in far northwest China that has its own local government and is home to the Uighur people

is the modern standard spelling used in most contexts

Surface Forms

Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region main

Morphology

Xinjiang + Uighur + autonomous + region

The meaning — an autonomous territorial unit in Xinjiang associated with the Uighur people — is directly compositional from 'Xinjiang' (place) + 'Uighur' (ethnic group) + 'autonomous' (self-governing) + 'region' (territory). This political/territorial naming pattern is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region comes from three parts: Xinjiang means 'new frontier', Uighur is the name of the local people, and Autonomous Region means it has some 'self-rule' for that group. So the name tells you this is a large, newer territory where many Uighurs live and that it has a special local government.