Circassian
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Cir·cas·sian
(sər-kăsh′ən, -kăsh′ē-ən)n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Circassia.
2. The Northwest Caucasian language of the Circassians.
adj.
Of or relating to Circassia or its people, language, or culture.
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Circassian
(sɜːˈkæsɪən)n
1. (Peoples) a native of Circassia
adj
3. (Placename) relating to Circassia, its people, or language
4. (Peoples) relating to Circassia, its people, or language
5. (Languages) relating to Circassia, its people, or language
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Cir•cas•sian
(sərˈkæʃ ən, -i ən)n.
1. a member of a group of peoples of the Kuban River basin and NE Caucasus in the Russian Federation.
2. either or both of the two Caucasian languages spoken by the Circassians.
adj. 3. of or pertaining to Circassia, the Circassians, or their languages.
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Noun | 1. | Circassian - a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia |
2. | Circassian - a mostly Sunni Muslim community living in northwestern Caucasia community - a group of people living in a particular local area; "the team is drawn from all parts of the community" | |
3. | Circassian - a northern Caucasian language spoken by the Circassian Caucasian language, Caucasian - a number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that are unrelated to languages spoken elsewhere |
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