Khwarazmian

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adjective

Khwa·​raz·​mi·​an
kwəˈrazmēən,
kwäˈ-
1
: of or relating to the region of Khwarazm
2
: of or relating to the Khwarazmian people

Khwarazmian

2 of 2

noun

"
variants or Khwarezmian
-rez-
or Khwarizmian
-riz-
plural -s
1
: an Uzbek people
2
: a member of the Khwarazmian people

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Khwarazm, province of ancient Persia + English -ian

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“Khwarazmian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Khwarazmian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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