afghan

Meanings

• noun

  A country located in South Asia, known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage.

  - "The Afghan people are famous for their hospitality."
  - "Afghanistan is home to the beautiful Bamiyan Buddhas."

• adjective

  Relating to or coming from Afghanistan.

  - "Afghan cuisine is a blend of Middle Eastern and Central Asian flavors."
  - "The Afghan rug is a popular decorative item."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afghan
Khan , van , man , pan

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Variants

List of all variants of afghan that leads to same result
Afghan , Afghani , Afghans , Afghan hound , Afghan hounds , afghan hounds

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Persian word 'Afghanistan', which means 'land of the Afghans'.

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Trivia

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1. Afghanistan is home to the highest paved road in the world, the Khawak Pass.

2. The Afghan national sport is buzkashi, a horse-mounted game in which players compete to drag a goat carcass to the goal.

3. The Afghan national anthem is called 'Salaam-i-Afghan' and was adopted in 1928.

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Related Concepts

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1. Afghanistan War: A series of armed conflicts that have taken place in Afghanistan since the late 1970s, involving various military interventions and insurgencies.

2. Afghan cuisine: A blend of Middle Eastern and Central Asian flavors, characterized by the use of rice, bread, and meat dishes.

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Culture

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Afghanistan is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its literature, music, and art. The country has a long history, with influences from various civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Mongols. The Afghan people are known for their hospitality and resilience.

How to Memorize "afghan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the map of Afghanistan, with its mountainous terrain and strategic location at the crossroads of Central and South Asia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Afghan' with 'hospitality' and 'resilience' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Afghanistan is a land of rugs and rice' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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