aimak
Americannoun
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one of the 18 largest regions into which the Mongolian People's Republic is divided for administrative purposes.
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a clanlike group among Mongolian peoples.
Etymology
Origin of aimak
From the Mongolian word aimag
Example Sentences
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Geographically, according to the same authority, Tannu Uriankhai is bounded on the north by Russia, east by Tushetu Khan Aimak, west by the various aimaks of Kobdo, and south by Jasaktu Khan Aimak.
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The Aimak peoples number upwards of a quarter of a million, and speak a dialect said to be closely related to the Kalmuck.
From Project Gutenberg
The T'ien-te Kiun district was hardly greater in extent than the modern aïmak of Tumot, into which Kuku-hoton was included since the 16th century, i.e.
From Project Gutenberg
Geographically, according to the same authority, Tannu Uriankhai is bounded on the north by Russia, east by Tushetu Khan Aimak, west by the various aimks of Kobdo, and south by Jasaktu Khan Aimak.
From Project Gutenberg
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