Kyrgyz

/ ˈkɪəɡɪz /

noun

1. a member of a Mongoloid people of central Asia, inhabiting Kyrgyzstan and a vast area of central Siberia

2. the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family

Example Sentences

Local residents had complained that exploration work had contaminated the water supply, threatened tourism and risked hastening the melting of glaciers, Kyrgyz media reported earlier this year.

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In April, UK’s foreign secretary at the time, David Cameron, travelled to Bishkek and urged the Kyrgyz authorities to do more to tighten their sanctions' compliance.

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The Kyrgyz president expressed confidence that Lord Cameron’s official visit to his country would “give new impetus to multifaceted co-operation between Kyrgyzstan and the UK”.

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According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek.

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In a statement, the ministry said the Pakistani embassy in Bishkek was in contact with the Kyrgyz government to ensure the safety and security of its nationals after Friday night’s riots in the the city.

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