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kirgiz

/ˈkɪr.ɡɪz/

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noun

/ˈkɪr.ɡɪz/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя тюркоязычного народа Центральной Сибири, тюркский язык, на котором они говорят, или не имеющую выхода к морю республику в западно-центральной Азии, ранее бывшую советской республикой и получившую независимость в 1991 году.

A noun referring to a member of a Turkic-speaking people of central Siberia, or the Turkic language they speak, or the landlocked republic in west central Asia that was formerly a Soviet republic and became independent in 1991.

proper noun

  1. Person from KyrgyzstanB2formal

    A member of a Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia, primarily living in Kyrgyzstan and surrounding regions.

    ruКиргиз

    • The Kirgiz have a rich tradition of epic poetry.
    • Many Kirgiz people still practice nomadic herding.
    • He is a Kirgiz from the mountainous region of Naryn.

    Synonymskirghiz

  2. Country of KyrgyzstanB2formalpolitical

    A landlocked republic in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China; formerly part of the Soviet Union, it became independent in 1991.

    ruСтрана Кыргызстан

    • Kirgiz is known for its stunning mountain landscapes.
    • The capital of Kirgiz is Bishkek.
    • Kirgiz gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

    Synonymskirghiziakirgiziakyrgyzstan

  3. Language of the KirgizB2formal

    The Turkic language spoken by the Kirgiz people, closely related to Kazakh.

    ruКиргизский язык

    • She is learning to speak Kirgiz.
    • Kirgiz uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
    • The word 'manas' is important in Kirgiz culture.

    Synonymskhirghizkirghiz

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