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chechen

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈtʃɛtʃɪn// chechen

adj. relating to Chechnya, its people, or their language. You use this to describe things from that specific region in the Caucasus mountains.

adj. relating to Chechnya, its inhabitants, or the Northeast Caucasian language spoken there. Often used attributively to describe cultural, linguistic, or political subjects.


SIMPLE

We enjoyed some traditional Chechen music last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The scholar spent years studying Chechen history and the complex social structures of the Caucasus region.

COMPLEX

The museum features an extensive collection of Chechen textiles, showcasing the intricate patterns and traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations of mountain families.

Origin

From Russian чечен- (čečen-), the root in чече́нец (čečénec, “a Chechen man”) or чече́нский (čečénskij, “Chechen (adjective)”).

Usage

Typically used as a relational adjective before a noun; when referring to the people as a group, it is often preceded by 'the'.

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