adighe
|a-di-ghe|
C1
/ˈædɪɡeɪ/
mountain people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Adighe' originates from the self-designation of the people, 'Adyghe,' which means 'mountain people' in their language.
Historical Evolution
'Adyghe' transformed into the Russian word 'Adighe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Adighe.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mountain people,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a people living in the northwestern Caucasus region.
The Adighe have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the language spoken by the Adighe people, part of the Northwest Caucasian language family.
Adighe is known for its complex phonetic system.
Last updated: 2025/05/08 02:51