Chechen Definition

chĕchən
noun
A person born or living in Chechnya.
Webster's New World
A member of the predominant, traditionally Muslim ethnic group of Chechnya.
American Heritage
The Caucasian language of the Chechens.
American Heritage
adjective
Of Chechnya or its people, language, or culture.
Webster's New World

Of or pertaining to Chechnya.

Wiktionary
pronoun

A North-Central Caucasian language spoken in Chechnya.

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Other Word Forms of Chechen

Noun

Singular:
Chechen
Plural:
chechens

Origin of Chechen

  • Obsolete Russian from Kabardian (Caucasian language of southwest Russia and Turkey) šešen

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Chechen Sentence Examples

  • Although the Ingushes speak a Chechen dialect, they have recently been proved to be, anthropologically, quite a distinct race.

  • From 1848 to 1856 he took a leading part in all the chief imlitary events in the Caucasus, his most notable exploits being his victory at Mezeninsk in 1850 and his operations against Shamyl at Chechen.

  • Chechen refugees are barred from accessing social welfare provisions.

  • Chechen people, is one of the most ancient nations of the world, during many centuries conducts struggle for the survival.

  • In the bed next to her, a Chechen woman who was also hit by a grenade is taken care of by her daughter.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHE

Words Ending With

NENHEN

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Words Starting With C and Ending With N

Starts With C & Ends With NStarts With CH & Ends With NStarts With C & Ends With EN

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With C7 Letter Words Ending With N