Abkhazian
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Abkhazian
First recorded in 1865–70; Abkhazi(a) + -an
Example Sentences
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The minister, Dinara Smyr, said that those included 300 works by Aleksandr Chachba-Sharvashidze, a celebrated Abkhazian artist and stage designer, who worked with renowned artists and theaters in Russia and France.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024
His brother was killed in the Abkhazian conflict in 1993, which cleaved away a huge chunk of Georgia.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2016
An Abkhazian wrestler, Denis Tsargush, won a bronze medal in London in 2012.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2013
Equally menacing to stability, an Abkhazian victory would demolish Shevardnadze's credibility as the only leader capable of holding the country together.
From Time Magazine Archive
If the Abkhazian drive succeeds, it could mark the beginning of the ultimate dismemberment of Georgia as other ethnic minorities, bent on fulfilling their own dreams of independence, followed suit.
From Time Magazine Archive
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