Chechen
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Noun — A person from the Nakh ethnic group native to the northern Caucasus, most of whom live in the Russian republic of Chechnya.
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Etymology
From the Russian root čečen-, found in words like čečénec ("a Chechen man").
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What does “Chechen” mean?
The word “Chechen” means a person from the Nakh ethnic group native to the northern Caucasus, most of whom live in the Russian republic of Chechnya. In plain terms, describes people, language, or things connected to Chechnya, a region in the Russian Caucasus.
How do you pronounce “Chechen”?
“Chechen” is pronounced CHEH-chehn (/ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chechen” in a sentence?
Here is “Chechen” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather was a Chechen who fled to Turkey during the war.”
What part of speech is “Chechen”?
Depending on how it is used, “Chechen” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Chechen” come from?
The word “Chechen” comes from Russian. From the Russian root čečen-, found in words like čečénec ("a Chechen man").
Is “Chechen” a common word?
“Chechen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Chechen” have?
“Chechen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from the Nakh ethnic group native to the northern Caucasus, most of whom live in the Russian republic of Chechnya.