khan
1(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.
Origin of khan
1- Also Archaic, cham [kam] /kæm/ .
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Other definitions for khan (2 of 2)
an inn or caravansary.
Origin of khan
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“Hana khan Carries On,” by Uzma JalaluddinThis enemies-to-lovers romance is fun, family-driven and heartfelt, like “You’ve Got Mail” if it revolved around rival restaurants in Toronto.
This article was originally published on Razib khan’s Substack, Unsupervised Learning, and is reprinted with permission.
The Human Family Tree, It Turns Out, Is Complicated - Issue 102: Hidden Truths | Razib Khan | June 30, 2021 | Nautilus“There’s no secret about where she stands in regards to regulations of these large platforms,” said Pupkin of khan, noting that the support from GOP lawmakers is “an indication that there is bipartisan support for antitrust changes.”
The now-efficient process “once took a month by former means and now actually takes a day,” says Dr. khan.
Part of that, Dr. khan says, was a direct result of the global trekking PepsiCo is doing.
Zalwar khan returns quickly and begins his morning prayers, spreading out a plastic mat and folding his arms over his chest.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley | Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman | November 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOur escort, Hajji Zalwar khan, is the chief elder in charge of the valley council.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley | Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman | November 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOver the course of these meetings, Zalwar khan, whose name in Pashto means brave leader, becomes more relaxed.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley | Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman | November 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Akhab khan prevented those Shia dogs from shooting you and Mayne-sahib,” went on the low murmur.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy“Ali khan” was about to guide the ekka along the rough gangway when Mohammed Rasul interfered.
The Red Year | Louis TracyAs for Akhab khan and other leaders of rebel brigades, it was impossible to distinguish them among so many.
The Red Year | Louis TracyProbably the death of Akhab khan had unnerved her, and she dared not trust to the mercy of the victors.
The Red Year | Louis TracyI took a stick and a small shield made of basket-work from Peer khan, who had brought them, and advanced to the centre.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for khan (1 of 3)
/ (kɑːn) /
(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
Origin of khan
1British Dictionary definitions for khan (2 of 3)
/ (kɑːn) /
an inn in Turkey, certain Arab countries, etc; caravanserai
Origin of khan
2British Dictionary definitions for Khan (3 of 3)
/ (kɑːn) /
See Imran Khan
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