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Xianbei

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ʃjænˈbeɪ/

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noun

Meaning 1

An ancient Mongolic nomadic people who resided in what is now eastern Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and northeast China.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, plural, plural-only

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Mandarin 鮮卑/鲜卑 (Xiānbēi).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 鮮卑 /鲜卑 (Xiānbēi) — ancient people
  • Korean: 선비족 (seonbijok) — ancient people
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