turkestan

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Noun turkestan has 1 sense

Turkistan, Turkestan - a historical region of central Asia that was a center for trade between the East and the West
--₁ is a kind of geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region
--₁ is a part of Asia

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Turkestan

Noun

Sense 1:

A historical region in Central Asia, covering parts of present-day Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Sample Sentence: The Silk Road passed through Turkestan, bringing trade and cultural exchange to the region.

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Sense 2:

A region within Kazakhstan:

a) Northern Turkestan: The northern part of Kazakhstan dominated by vast steppe lands.
b) Southern Turkestan: The southern part of Kazakhstan that borders Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan.

Sample Sentence: I plan to visit Southern Turkestan, as it is known for its stunning mountain landscapes.

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Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to Turkestan or its people.

Sample Sentence: We experienced the rich Turkestani culture during our trip to the region.

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