Abkhaz - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

Abkhaz

|Ab-khaz|

/æbˈkɑːz/

Abkhazian people or language

Etymology

Etymology Information

'Abkhaz' originates from the Russian word 'абхаз' (abkhaz), which is derived from the native term 'апсуа' (apsua), meaning 'Abkhazian person'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'абхаз' was adopted into English as 'Abkhaz', maintaining its reference to the people and language of Abkhazia.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the people of Abkhazia, but it has also come to denote the language they speak.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a member of a Caucasian ethnic group native to Abkhazia, a region in the South Caucasus.

The Abkhaz people have a rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Noun 2

the Northwest Caucasian language spoken by the Abkhaz people.

Abkhaz is known for its complex consonant system.

Synonyms

Examples

Last updated: 2025/04/05 01:49