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Min-chia

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\ ˈminjēˈä, -nˈjä \
plural Min-chia

Definition of Min-chia

1a : a people constituting a sinicized remnant of the Tai of southwest China
b : a member of such people
2 : the language of the Min-chia people

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History and Etymology for Min-chia

Chinese (Pekingese) Min2-chia2, Chinese (Pekingese) Min2-chia2, from min2 people + chia2 family from min2 people + chia2 family

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“Min-chia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Min-chia. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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