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Abkhazian

|Ab-kha-zi-an|

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/æbˈkɑːziən/

Abkhazia-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Abkhazian' originates from the name 'Abkhazia,' a region in the Caucasus.

Historical Evolution

'Abkhazia' transformed from the Georgian word 'აფხაზეთი' (Apkhazeti) and eventually became the modern English word 'Abkhazia.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the region and its people, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person from Abkhazia or of Abkhazian descent.

The Abkhazians have a unique cultural heritage.

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Noun 2

the Northwest Caucasian language spoken by the Abkhazian people.

Abkhazian is one of the official languages of Abkhazia.

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Adjective 1

relating to Abkhazia, its people, or their language.

The Abkhazian culture is rich and diverse.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 02:00