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Genghis
GEHNG-gihs
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Used to refer to Genghis Khan, the 13th-century founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire.
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for Genghis Khan, the Mongol conqueror who built history's largest contiguous land empire.
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Etymology
An Italian-style spelling of the Mongolian title Chinggis, borne by the empire's founder.