abkhas
|ab-khas|
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/æbˈkɑːs/
Abkhazian people or language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abkhas' originates from the Russian word 'абхаз', which refers to the ethnic group and their language.
Historical Evolution
'абхаз' was adopted into English as 'abkhas' to describe the people and language of Abkhazia.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the ethnic group, but now it also encompasses the language spoken by them.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/02 22:51