Adyghe
|Ad-y-ghe|
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/ˈædɪɡeɪ/
Adyghe people or language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Adyghe' originates from the self-designation of the people, 'адыгэ' (adyge), in their native language.
Historical Evolution
'Adyghe' was adopted into English from the Russian 'адыгейцы' (adygeitsy), referring to the people.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the people, but it also came to denote their language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a people living in the Republic of Adygea in Russia.
The Adyghe people have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the Northwest Caucasian language spoken by the Adyghe people.
Adyghe is one of the official languages of the Republic of Adygea.
Last updated: 2025/05/15 15:42