Qara Khitai
Qara Khitai noun: a citizen of the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia between 1124 and 1218.
Noun
Qara Khitai (plural Qara Khitais or Qara Khitai)
- A citizen of the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia between 1124 and 1218.
- Synonyms:
- Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, Black Cathayan
Adjective
Qara Khitai (comparative more Qara Khitai, superlative most Qara Khitai)
- Of or relating to the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia.
- Synonyms:
- Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, Black Cathayan
Proper noun
Qara Khitai
- The empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia.
- Synonyms:
- Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, Black Cathay
Synonyms of Qara Khitai
Forms of Qara Khitai
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | Qara Khitais |
| plural | Qara Khitai |
| alternative form | Qara Khitay |
| alternative form | Qara Khita |
| alternative form | Karakitay |
| alternative form | Kara Khitai |
| alternative form (archaic) | Cara Cathay |
| alternative form (archaic) | Cara-Cathay |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more Qara Khitai |
| superlative | most Qara Khitai |
Origin of Qara Khitai
From Turkic meaning “black Khitan”.
Questions about Qara Khitai
- What does Qara Khitai mean?
- Qara Khitai means a citizen of the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia between 1124 and 1218.
- What part of speech is Qara Khitai?
- Qara Khitai can be a noun, an adjective or a proper noun.
- What is the plural of Qara Khitai?
- The plural of Qara Khitai is Qara Khitais.
Words near Qara Khitai in the dictionary
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