Khan: meaning, definitions and examples

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khan

 

[ kษ‘หn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical title

The term 'khan' is a historical title of nobility or authority that originates from Central Asia. It was used by various Turkic and Mongolic peoples to denote a ruler or a nobleman. The title became particularly associated with the Mongol Empire, where it was used to signify leadership over tribes or regions. In modern usage, 'khan' is still recognized in some cultures, particularly in Central Asia and among descendants of nomadic tribes.

Synonyms

chief, emir, leader, lord, ruler

Examples of usage

  • Genghis Khan was a formidable ruler.
  • The khan led his people across the steppes.
  • Local khans wielded considerable power in the region.
  • Historical records often mention the khan's vast territories.

Translations

Translations of the word "khan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น khan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Khan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ khan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ khan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท khan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ khan

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท khan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ khan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ khan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ khan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ khan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ khan

Word origin

The word 'khan' has its origins in the Old Turkic word 'khan', which means 'ruler' or 'king'. This term was adopted by various nomadic tribes and later by the Mongols, where it became a prominent title during the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. The title was sometimes conferred upon rulers or nobles who had significant authority over a specific region or group of people. As the Mongol Empire expanded, the influence of the title 'khan' grew, leading to its usage in various cultures across Central and East Asia. Though primarily associated with the Mongols, the title was also used by Turkic tribes throughout history, reflecting their social and political structures. The title continues to hold cultural significance today, especially in areas with historical ties to the Mongol and Turkic peoples.