uygur

Meanings

• noun

  A historically significant Turkic people originating from the Orkhon Valley in Mongolia during the 8th century.

  - "The Uygur Empire was a major power in Central Asia during the Middle Ages."
  - "Uygur art is known for its intricate murals and sculptures."

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Variants

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Sinkiang , Sinkiang Uighur , Xinjiang , Xinjiang Uygur

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Turkic word 'Uyghur', meaning 'desert' or 'dweller in the desert'.

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Trivia

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1. The Uygur language is a Turkic language with around 10 million native speakers.

2. The Uygur people are also known as the 'Hui' in China.

3. The Uygur Empire reached its height during the 11th and 12th centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Silk Road: The Uygur Empire was an integral part of the Silk Road, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between the East and West.

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Culture

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The Uygur people have made significant contributions to various aspects of Central Asian culture, including art, music, and literature. They are known for their beautiful silk road cities, such as Turpan and Kashgar.

How to Memorize "uygur"

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   - Visualize the Uygur people as desert dwellers, living in oases and trading along the Silk Road.

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   - Associate the Uygur people with beautiful silk road cities, intricate art, and significant historical contributions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Uygur people as the 'desert dwellers of the Silk Road'.

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