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adj
Of or relating to the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, Black Cathayan
Antonyms: none provided
name
The empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, Black Cathay
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A citizen of the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia between 1124 and 1218.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, Black Cathayan
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Turkic meaning “black Khitan”.
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