Circassian

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /səˈkæsi.ən/
• (America) IPA: /səɹˈkæʃən/

Proper noun

1. A North Caucasian language group spoken in Circassia in North West Caucasus Russia.
2. (loosely) The Adyghe, Kabardian, Ubykh and even Abkhazian languages.

Translations

• Russian: черке́сский

Noun

Circassian (plural Circassians)

1. A native or inhabitant of Circassia (historical) (nowadays shared by Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia), including the Adyghes, Ubykhs, and Abkhazs.

   Synonyms: Cherkess

2. Alternative form of Circassienne (“kind of light cashmere”)

Translations

• Russian: черке́с

Adjective

Circassian

1. Of or pertaining to Circassia or Circassians

Translations

• Russian: черке́сский

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