circassian

Meanings

• noun

  A person belonging to an indigenous Caucasian ethnic group originating from the Circassian lands in the Northwestern Caucasus, now mainly living in various parts of Russia, Turkey, and other countries.

  - "Circassians are an ancient people with a rich cultural heritage."
  - "Many Circassians were forcibly deported from their homeland during the Russian conquest in the 19th century."

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Variants

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Circassian , Circassians , Circassian walnut , Circassian walnuts

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Etymology

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The term 'Circassian' comes from the ancient Greek word 'Kerkasitis', which means 'dweller on the circling mountains'.

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Trivia

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1. Circassians are known for their exceptional endurance and strength.

2. The Circassian language is part of the Northwest Caucasian language family, which is one of the most isolated language families in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caucasus: The Circassians are one of the many ethnic groups native to the Caucasus region, located at the border of Europe and Asia.

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Culture

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Circassians have a rich cultural heritage, with a unique language, traditions, music, dance, and art. Their traditional dress includes the 'khechu', a long, pleated skirt for women, and the 'shapkha', a traditional headdress for men.

How to Memorize "circassian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the mountainous region of the Caucasus and the Circling Mountains, where the Circassian people originated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'Circassian' with the rich cultural heritage and the mountainous region of the Caucasus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'Circassian' - 'Kerkasitis' - which means 'dweller on the circling mountains'.

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