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Chechnya
CHEHCH-nee-uh
Chechnya (name) means a republic within Russia, located in the northern Caucasus mountains, with Grozny as its capital. Example: “Chechnya fought two wars for independence from Russia in the 1990s.”
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A republic within Russia, located in the northern Caucasus mountains, with Grozny as its capital.
"Chechnya fought two wars for independence from Russia in the 1990s."
How to use Chechnya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Russian republic in the Caucasus region, officially called the Chechen Republic.
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Etymology
From Russian Chechnya, meaning roughly "[land] of the Chechens", ultimately traced to a Circassian source.
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What does “Chechnya” mean?
The word “Chechnya” means a republic within Russia, located in the northern Caucasus mountains, with Grozny as its capital. In plain terms, a Russian republic in the Caucasus region, officially called the Chechen Republic.
How do you pronounce “Chechnya”?
“Chechnya” is pronounced CHEHCH-nee-uh (/ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chechnya” in a sentence?
Here is “Chechnya” used in a sentence: “Chechnya fought two wars for independence from Russia in the 1990s.”
What part of speech is “Chechnya”?
“Chechnya” is a name.
Where does the word “Chechnya” come from?
The word “Chechnya” comes from Russian. From Russian Chechnya, meaning roughly "[land] of the Chechens", ultimately traced to a Circassian source.
Is “Chechnya” a common word?
“Chechnya” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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