kalmuck

Meanings

• noun

  A member of a Mongolian people who originally lived in the Volga region of Russia but were forcibly resettled in the 19th century to the steppes of southern Russia and eastern Kazakhstan.

  - "The Kalmucks are a Mongolian ethnic group."
  - "Many Kalmucks were resettled from the Volga region to Central Asia."

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Variants

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Kalmuck , Kalmucks , Kalmuk , Kalmuks , Kalmyk , Kalmyks

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Etymology

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The name 'Kalmuck' is derived from the Russian term 'Kalmyk', which is believed to have originated from the self-designation of the people as 'Qalmak' or 'Qalmyk' meaning 'dweller on the Volga' in their own language.

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Trivia

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1. The Kalmucks were the last major nomadic people in Europe.

2. The Kalmucks have a unique traditional dress, which includes a long robe and a hat with a distinctive upturned brim.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mongolian people: The Kalmucks are a Mongolian ethnic group.

2. Buddhism: The Kalmucks are known for their traditional Buddhist culture.

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Culture

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The Kalmucks are known for their traditional Buddhist culture, which has been influenced by Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhism. They have a rich literary heritage, with many works of poetry and prose being passed down orally. The Kalmucks have also been known for their music, particularly their throat singing.

How to Memorize "kalmuck"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of Russia and locate the Volga region. Imagine a group of people living there, known as the Kalmucks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Kalmuck' with 'dweller on the Volga'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym KALM to remember the meaning: Kalm = Kalmyk, dweller on the Volga.

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