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Tannu-Tuvan

noun
\ ˌtanüˈtüvən \
plural -s

Definition of Tannu-Tuvan 

: a native or inhabitant of Tannu-Tuva (Tyva Republic), Russia

— called also Tuvinian

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History and Etymology for Tannu-Tuvan

Tannu-Tuva, former name of the Tuva Autonomous Region + English -an

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