Associations to the word «Chechen»

Wiktionary

CHECHEN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Chechnya
CHECHEN, noun. An ethnic group originating from Chechnya in the North Caucasus region.
CHECHEN, noun. Someone belonging to this ethnic group.
CHECHEN, proper noun. A North-Central Caucasian language spoken in Chechnya.
CHECHEN AUTONOMOUS OBLAST, proper noun. Autonomous oblast of the Soviet Union in the Russian SFSR (1922-1936).

Dictionary definition

CHECHEN, noun. A native or inhabitant of Chechnya.
CHECHEN, noun. A northern Caucasian language spoken by the Chechen.
CHECHEN, adjective. Of or relating to Chechnya or its people or culture.

Wise words

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