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khan
1[kahn, kan]
noun
(in the Altaic group of languages) a title held by hereditary rulers or tribal chiefs.
the supreme ruler of the Tatar tribes, as well as emperor of China, during the Middle Ages: a descendant of Genghis Khan.
a title of respect used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and other countries of Asia.
khan
2[kahn, kan]
noun
an inn or caravansary.
khan
1/ kɑːn /
noun
(formerly) a title borne by medieval Chinese emperors and Mongol and Turkic rulers: usually added to a name
Kublai Khan
such a ruler
a title of respect borne by important personages in Afghanistan and central Asia
Khan
2/ kɑːn /
noun
See Imran Khan
khan
3/ kɑːn /
noun
an inn in Turkey, certain Arab countries, etc; caravanserai
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of khan1
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Example Sentences
He claimed he was once a wealthy son of a khan who purchased dreams.
A stew of chickpea, lamb, crispy shallots, and fried mint was the khan’s favorite.
London Mayor Sadiq khan said he was “heartbroken” by the news.
In the statue, the first large-scale rendition in the U.S. of the sacred figure, Mary is depicted standing on a cloud, wearing a traditional Vietnamese ao dai dress and khan dong hat.
Costumes that reflected cultural diversity/inclusion — patrons kitted out as Nubian kings or queens, Mongol khans or princesses.
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