Standard Lemma guide

Salar

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

The Turkic language of these people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A Turkic ethnic minority of China.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 撒拉語 /撒拉语 — ethnic group
  • Xibe: ᠰᠠᡴᠠ ᡤᡞᠰᡠᠨ (sala gisun) — ethnic group
  • Chinese Mandarin: 撒拉族 (Sālāzú) — ethnic group
  • Xibe: ᠰᠠᡴᠠ ᡠᡣᠰᡠᠷᠠ (sala uksura) — ethnic group
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