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Meaning of "Kazakhstan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakhstan  [ˌkɑːzɑːkˈstæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KAZAKHSTAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kazakhstan 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 KAZAKHSTAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a contiguous transcontinental country in Central Asia, with its smaller part west of the Ural River in Europe. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country by land area and the ninth largest country in the world; its territory of 2,727,300 square kilometres is larger than Western Europe. It has borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the Caspian Sea. The terrain of Kazakhstan includes flatlands, steppe, taiga, rock canyons, hills, deltas, snow-capped mountains, and deserts. With 17 million people Kazakhstan has the 62nd largest population in the world, though its population density is less than 6 people per square kilometre. The capital is Astana, where it was moved from Almaty in 1997. The territory of Kazakhstan has historically been inhabited by nomadic tribes. This changed in the 13th century, when Genghis Khan occupied the country. When his ruling family fought for power, power generally switched back to the nomads. By the 16th century, the Kazakhs emerged as a distinct group, divided into three jüz.

Definition of Kazakhstan in the English dictionary

The definition of Kazakhstan in the dictionary is a republic in central Asia: conquered by Mongols in the 13th century; came under Russian control in the 18th and 19th centuries; was a Soviet republic from 1936 until it gained independence in 1991. It has rich mineral deposits and agriculture is important. Official language: Kazakh. Religion: nonreligious, Muslim, and Christian. Official currency: tenge. Capital: Astana ; capital functions moved from Almaty in 1997. Pop: 17 736 896. Area: 2 715 100 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KAZAKHSTAN


arctan
ˈɑːkˌtæn
Bataan
bəˈtæn
caftan
ˈkæfˌtæn
constantan
ˈkɒnstənˌtæn
cotan
ˈkəʊˌtæn
Hotan
ˈhəʊˈtæn
kaftan
ˈkæftæn
Kara-Kalpakstan
kəˈrɑːkəlˌpɑːkˌstæn
Kazakstan
ˌkɑːzɑːkˈstæn
mangostan
ˈmæŋɡəʊˌstæn
mercaptan
mɜːˈkæptæn
orang-utan
ɔːˌræŋuːˈtæn
Powhatan
ˌpaʊhəˈtæn
ratan
ræˈtæn
rattan
ræˈtæn
self-tan
ˌselfˈtæn
soutane
suːˈtæn
suntan
ˈsʌnˌtæn
tan
tæn
Viangchan
wiːɛŋtæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KAZAKHSTAN

Kawasaki
Kawasaki´s disease
kawau
Kay
kayak
kayaker
kayle
kaylied
kayo
Kayseri
kazachok
Kazak
Kazakh
Kazakstan
Kazan
Kazan Retto
Kazantzakis
Kazbek

WORDS THAT END LIKE KAZAKHSTAN

Afghanistan
Athelstan
Balochistan
capstan
Dagestan
Dunstan
Hindustan
Kirghizstan
Kirgizstan
Kurdistan
Kyrgyzstan
Nuristan
Pakistan
Tadjikistan
Tajikistan
Tristan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Waziristan
West Pakistan

Synonyms and antonyms of Kazakhstan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Kazakhstan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KAZAKHSTAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

哈萨克斯坦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Kazajstán
570 millions of speakers

English

Kazakhstan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कजाखस्तान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَازَاخِسْتَان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Казахстан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cazaquistão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাজাকস্থান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Kazakhstan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kazakhstan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kasachstan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カザフスタン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카자흐스탄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kazakhstan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước Kazakhstan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கஜகஸ்தான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कझाकस्तान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kazakistan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kazakistan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kazachstan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Казахстан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kazahstan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Καζακστάν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kazakhstan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kazakstan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kasakhstan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Kazakhstan

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KAZAKHSTAN»

The term «Kazakhstan» is very widely used and occupies the 6.582 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KAZAKHSTAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Kazakhstan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Kazakhstan» 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 Kazakhstan

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KAZAKHSTAN»

Discover the use of Kazakhstan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kazakhstan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kazakhstan: Unfulfilled Promise
Praise for the previous edition of Kazakhstan: "This detailed but accessible work will be the definitive work on the newly independent state of Kazakhstan." -- "Choice ""[Olcott]... knows more about Kazakhstan than anyone else in the West.
Martha Brill Olcott, 2010
2
Kazakhstan: Power and the Elite
This is a study of potentially unstable ruling elite in Kazakhstan – a key Central Asian state.
Sally Cummings, 2005
3
In Search of Kazakhstan: The Land that Disappeared
Crisscrossing a vanished land, Christopher Robbins finds Eminem by a shrinking Aral Sea, goes eagle-hunting, visits the scene of Dostoyevsky's doomed first love, takes up residence beside one-time neighbour Leon Trotsky and visits some of ...
Christopher Robbins, 2012
4
Kazakhstan/2 Bradt
This is the most comprehensive guide to Kazakhstan on the market with full details on where to stay and eat, plus background information on the country's history and people.
Paul Brummell, 2011
5
Borat: Touristic Guidings to Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Presents guidebooks to Kazakhstan and the U.S.A. by the star of the eponymous film, discussing the insights he gained into the two countries by being a citizen of the first and by creating his film while visiting the second.
Borat Sagdiyev, 2007
6
Kazakhstan
Discusses the former Soviet republic's history and culture, including its nomadic heritage, ethnic groups, and religious practices.
Jim Corrigan, 2005
7
Kazakhstan - Ethnicity, Language and Power
Drawing from extensive ethnographic research, interviews, and archival materials this book traces the development of national identity and statehood in Kazakhstan, focusing in particular on the attempts to build a national state.
Bhavna Dave, 2007
8
Kazakhstan in Pictures
Discusses the history and culture of the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.
Bella Waters, 2007
9
Historical Dictionary of Kazakhstan
This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Kazakhstan.
Didar Kassymova, Zhanat Kundakbayeva, Ustina Markus, 2012
10
Kazakhstan
Introduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government and people of Kazakhstan.
Guek-Cheng Pang, Pang Guek Cheng, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KAZAKHSTAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kazakhstan is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Away days: Australia v Kazakhstan in Darwin | Sport | The Guardian
Tennis fans flocked to the Davis Cup quarter-final between Australia and Kazakhstan at Marrara Sports Complex in Darwin on Saturday. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Aberdeen face mammoth 8000-mile round trip to Kazakhstan
THE Dons already have the advantage heading into their second leg with Rijeka and are set for a huge trip to Kazakhstan in the next round. «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
3
Kazakhstan Joins OECD Schools of Government, Plans …
ASTANA – Kazakhstan's Academy of Public Administration has joined the Global Network of Schools of Government of the Organisation for ... «Astana Times, Jul 15»
4
Mystery of Kazakhstan sleeping sickness solved, says government …
A flock of birds at night in northern Kazakhstan, where two villages are being evacuated after people began falling asleep at random, even ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Davis Cup Live: Australia v Kazakhstan, live scores, video, Lleyton …
Hewitt partnered Sam Groth to a 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 victory over plucky Kazakhstan pairing Aleksandr Nedovyesov — one of his country's day-one ... «Fox Sports, Jul 15»
6
Kazakhstan Hold Advantage - ATP World Tour
Davis Cup: Murray Pulls Great Britain Level; Kazakhstan Hold Advantage ... Great Britain and France are all square; Kazakhstan holds the ... «ATP World Tour, Jul 15»
7
Davis Cup: Kazakhstan leads Australia 2-0 after Aleksandr … - ABC
Australia trails Kazakhstan 2-0 in the Davis Cup quarter-final in Darwin after Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios were both beaten in the ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
8
Nick Kyrgios whinges in Australia's Davis Cup tie against Kazakhstan
IN THE wake of his extraordinary tirade against Tennis Australia after his exit from Wimbledon, Bernard Tomic suggested good friend Nick ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
9
RPT-Kazakhstan bursts dam with year's biggest print
LONDON, July 16 (IFR) - Kazakhstan blew the doors off the dormant CEEMEA bond market this week to print the largest deal from the region ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
10
Hewitt, Groth show how it's done
Hewitt partnered Sam Groth to a 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 victory over plucky Kazakhstan pairing Aleksandr Nedovyesov — one of his country's day-one ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Kazakhstan [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kazakhstan>. Apr 2024 ».
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