khazar

[US]/ˈkɑːzɑː/
[UK]/ˈkɑːzɑːr/
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Translation

n.A member of a historic Turkic people who established a powerful khdom in Eastern Europe (the Caucasus and lower Volga region) from the 7th to 10th centuries CE.
abbr.Bahr-ul-Khazar; the Caspian Sea (Arabic term)
Word Forms
Pluralkhazars

Phrases & Collocations

the khazar empire

the khazars

khazar history

khazar kingdom

khazar people

khazar culture

khazar merchants

khazar traders

ancient khazars

khazar heritage

Example Sentences

the khazar empire controlled vital trade routes between europe and asia during the medieval period.

archaeologists have discovered well-preserved khazar settlements along the volga river basin.

khazar traders established extensive commercial networks that connected multiple civilizations.

the mysterious decline of the khazar kingdom remains one of history's unsolved puzzles.

modern scholars continue to debate the true origins and ethnic identity of the khazar people.

khazar culture uniquely combined turkic traditions with elements of jewish religious practices.

the strategic location of the khazar capital at atil made it a major commercial hub.

byzantine chroniclers left valuable records describing the powerful khazar confederation.

recent excavations have revealed intricate khazar artifacts that illuminate their sophisticated craftsmanship.

the khazar language remains poorly understood due to the scarcity of written inscriptions.

historical documents suggest that the khazar rulers adopted judaism as their official religion.

khazar merchants played a crucial role in facilitating trade between the islamic world and europe.

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