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Although I am a young leader, I actually came to it strangely quite late. I have a different perspective, partly because of my family, partly because of what I did for ten years: negotiating trade deals, working out in Central Asia doing assistance projects.
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Meaning of "Central Asia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia  [ˈsɛntrəl ˈeɪʒə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CENTRAL ASIA

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Central Asia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CENTRAL ASIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Central Asia

Central Asia

Central Asia is the core region of the Asian continent and stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also sometimes referred to as Middle Asia, and, colloquially, "the 'stans" and is within the scope of the wider Eurasian continent. In modern contexts, all definitions of Central Asia include these five republics of the former Soviet Union: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, for a total population of 64.7 million as of 2012. Afghanistan is also sometimes included. Various definitions of its exact composition exist, and not one definition is universally accepted. Despite this uncertainty in defining borders, it does have some important overall characteristics. For one, Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. As a result, it has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, West Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.

Definition of Central Asia in the English dictionary

The definition of Central Asia in the dictionary is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east, and from southern Russia in the north to northern India in the south. It includes the five former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as well as Afghanistan and parts of Iran, China, Mongolia, Pakistan, India, and southwestern Siberia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CENTRAL ASIA


astasia
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Austrasia
ɒˈstreɪʒə
embrasure
ɪmˈbreɪʒə
erasure
ɪˈreɪʒə
Frazier
ˈfreɪʒə
incisure
ɪnˈsaɪʒə
rasure
ˈreɪʒə
scissure
ˈsɪʒə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CENTRAL ASIA

Central African Empire
Central African Federation
Central African Republic
Central America
Central American
central angle
Central Asian
central bank
Central Bedfordshire
central casting
Central Committee
Central Daylight Time
Central Europe
Central European
Central European Time
central government
central heating
Central India Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
Central Karoo

WORDS THAT END LIKE CENTRAL ASIA

amnesia
Anastasia
anesthesia
Asia
Australasia
Bahasa Indonesia
fantasia
French Polynesia
fuchsia
Indonesia
Malaysia
Micronesia
ossia
Persia
Polynesia
prosopagnosia
Russia
Southeast Asia
Soviet Central Asia
Tunisia

Synonyms and antonyms of Central Asia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Central Asia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CENTRAL ASIA

Find out the translation of Central Asia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Central Asia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Central Asia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中亚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Asia Central
570 millions of speakers

English

Central Asia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मध्य एशिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

آسيا الوسطى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Центральная Азия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ásia Central
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মধ্য এশিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Asie centrale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asia Tengah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zentralasien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中央アジア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중앙 아시아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asia Tengah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Trung Á
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மத்திய ஆசியா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मध्य आशिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Orta Asya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Asia centrale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Azja Środkowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Центральна Азія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Asia Centrală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Κεντρική Ασία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sentraal-Asië
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Centralasien
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sentral-Asia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Central Asia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTRAL ASIA»

The term «Central Asia» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.387 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTRAL ASIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Central Asia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Central Asia» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Central Asia

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QUOTES WITH «CENTRAL ASIA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Central Asia.
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Nick Clegg
Although I am a young leader, I actually came to it strangely quite late. I have a different perspective, partly because of my family, partly because of what I did for ten years: negotiating trade deals, working out in Central Asia doing assistance projects.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTRAL ASIA»

Discover the use of Central Asia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Central Asia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Central Asia:
Inside Lonely Planet's Central Asia Travel Guide: - Colour maps and images throughout - Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests - Insider tips save you time and money ...
Greg Bloom, Paul Clammer, 2010
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Central Asia's Second Chance
A leading authority on Central Asia, Martha Brill Olcott, offers a review of the region's path from independence to the post-9/11 world.
Martha Brill Olcott, 2005
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Central Asia in World History
In Central Asia in World History, Peter B. Golden provides an engaging account of this important region, ranging from prehistory to the present, focusing largely on the unique melting pot of cultures that this region has produced over ...
Peter B. Golden, 2011
4
Central Asia, 130 Years of Russian Dominance: A Historical ...
This volume provides a broad and essential background for understanding what has led up to the late twentieth-century configuration of Central Asia.
Edward Allworth, 1994
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Inside Central Asia: A Political and Cultural History of ...
In this comprehensive new treatment, renowned political writer and historian Dilip Hiro offers us a narrative that places the modern politics, peoples, and cultural background of this region firmly into the context of current international ...
Dilip Hiro, 2009
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Jihad: The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia
Examines the rise of militant Islamic groups in five former Soviet republics in Central Asia, discussing the poverty, political corruption, and religious repression that have fueled their growth.
Ahmed Rashid, 2003
7
Ferghana Valley: The Heart of Central Asia
With some twelve million inhabitants, the Ferghana valley is one of the most densely populated places in the world. It is also the most volatile region of formerly Soviet Central Asia.
S. Frederick Starr, 2011
8
Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Central Asia
In this atlas, Rafis Abazov provides 50 two-color maps, each accompanied by a facing page of explanatory text, that graphically illuminate the region`s history tracing back to the 8th-7th centuries B.C. From the spread of Islam to the ...
Rafis Abazov, 2008
9
Islamic Central Asia: An Anthology of Historical Sources
An anthology of primary documents for the study of Central Asian history. It illustrates important aspects of the social, political, and economic history of Islamic Central Asia.
Scott Cameron Levi, Ron Sela, 2010
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Borderless Bazaars and Regional Integration in Central Asia: ...
Bazaars in Central Asia play a major role in regional and national chains of production and distribution. This type of cross-border trade benefits particularly the poor, by keeping prices low and creating jobs also for women.
Bartlomiej Kaminski, Saumya Mitra, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTRAL ASIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Central Asia is used in the context of the following news items.
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5 Charts That Show What's Behind Modi's Central Asia Tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the start of “a new era in our relations with Central Asian republics” as he embarked on a tour ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
PM Narendra Modi's trip to Central Asia
PM Narendra Modi's trip to Central Asia. 7/7. Slow. Fast. PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Tashkent International Airport PTI. Loading. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
3
PM Narendra Modi's Central Asia tour: India set to push trade with …
Modi will be in Kazakhstan, the second destination on his Central Asia tour, hoping to boost connectivity with the landlocked country and reap ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
4
Geoeconomics in Central Asia
Twenty-five years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Central Asia is a region of relative stability. There are, of course, security, economic, ... «The Diplomat, Jul 15»
5
Modi leaves for visits to Central Asia, Russia
NEW DELHI, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left on an eight-day tour to five Central Asian countries and to Ufa in Russia to ... «Kashmir Images, Jul 15»
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Can India carve an economic niche in Central Asia?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a large tour of Central Asia and Russia on Monday in Uzbekistan in a historically rare visit. «Blouin News Blogs, Jul 15»
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SIU hosts central Asia students studying public policy
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is once again hosting 20 of central Asia's most promising undergraduate students for the next four ... «KFVS, Jul 15»
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Central Asia Metals Ltd 8.4% Potential Upside Indicated by Investec
Central Asia Metals Ltd using EPIC code LON:CAML had its stock rating noted as 'Reiterates' with the recommendation being set at 'BUY' this ... «DirectorsTalk Interviews, Jul 15»
9
Great Game echoes in summit halls for Putin's pursuit of China ties
Over the past decade, China has replaced Russia as the main trading partner and investor in Central Asia, and the new plan will create ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
10
China takes on role in Central Asia once held by Russia
At a bazaar in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, once a far-flung outpost of the Soviet Union, cheap goods from neighbouring China are helping ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Central Asia [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/central-asia>. Apr 2024 ».
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