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afshar

|af-shar|

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🇺🇸

/ˈæfʃɑr/

🇬🇧

/ˈæfʃɑː/

Turkic ethnic group

Etymology
Etymology Information

'afshar' originates from the Turkic language, specifically the word 'afşar', where 'afşar' referred to a tribe or clan.

Historical Evolution

'afşar' was used in the Turkic language and eventually became the modern English word 'afshar'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a specific tribe, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a member of a Turkic ethnic group primarily found in Iran and Afghanistan.

The Afshar people have a rich cultural heritage.

Noun 2

a dialect of the Azerbaijani language spoken by the Afshar people.

He learned the Afshar dialect to communicate with the local community.

Last updated: 2025/05/25 15:21