khan

A noun with two distinct meanings: a title for rulers or officials in Asian countries, or a type of inn with a courtyard used by caravans in some eastern regions.

• 🇷🇺Существительное с двумя разными значениями: титул правителей или чиновников в азиатских странах, или тип постоялого двора с внутренним двором, используемого караванами в некоторых восточных регионах.

1. Title for a ruler B2 formal

   A historical title for a sovereign or military leader in Central Asia, Mongolia, and other regions.

   • Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes under his rule.
   • The khan commanded a vast army across the steppes.
   • She studied the history of the great khans of the Silk Road.

   🇷🇺Хан

   Синонимы: kingmonarchpotentaterulersovereign

2. Caravanserai or inn C1 formal

   A traditional inn or resting place for travelers, especially in the Middle East and Asia, often built around a courtyard.

   • The weary merchants found shelter at the khan for the night.
   • The old khan in the city center has been restored as a museum.
   • Caravans would stop at the khan to rest and trade goods.

   🇷🇺Караван-сарай

   Синонимы: caravanserai

• khans plural form
• khans' possessive plural form
• khan's possessive singular form