Afghanistan
|Af-ghan-i-stan|
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/æfˈɡænɪˌstæn/
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/æfˈɡænɪstæn/
Land of the Afghans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Afghanistan' originates from the Persian word 'افغانستان', where 'افغان' (Afghan) refers to the Pashtun people and '-ستان' (-stan) means 'land of'.
Historical Evolution
'افغانستان' was adopted into English as 'Afghanistan', maintaining its original meaning as 'land of the Afghans'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'land of the Afghans', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a landlocked country located in South-Central Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China.
Afghanistan has a rich cultural history and diverse ethnic groups.
Last updated: 2025/05/24 17:51