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cathay

/kæˈθeɪ/

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noun

B1formalcommon/kæˈθeɪ/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к коммунистическому государству, занимающему обширную территорию в Восточной Азии; самая населённая страна в мире.
  1. Historical name for China C1 formal

    An archaic or poetic name for China, used in medieval European literature and travel accounts.

    • Marco Polo wrote extensively about his travels to Cathay.
    • The ancient kingdom of Cathay was known for its silk and spices.
    • In medieval maps, Cathay was depicted as a vast and wealthy land.

    🇷🇺Китай (историческое название)

    Synonyms: china