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Synonyms for khan

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kahn, kan
Phonetic Transcription : kɑn, kæn

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Définition of khan

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Turkic, literally "lord, prince," contraction of khaqan "ruler, sovereign." Known in Europe since 13c., cf. Latin chanis, Greek kanes, Old French chan.
  • As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
  • As in king : noun ruler
  • As in caravansary : noun hostel
Example sentences :
  • On this occasion, our provisions were supplemented by the hospitality of the khan.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The Khan of Dir, the most important, is a Government nominee.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The khan asserted his loyalty and that of his neighbour the Khan of Jar.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The retainers of the Khan of Khar implored them not to be so rash.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • You see, the question was what to do about the mess that the Khan and Khant made.
  • Extract from : « Christmas Every Day and Other Stories » by W. D. Howells
  • There is the tomb of Tsinilla, the beloved spouse of Khan Mangu.
  • Extract from : « Beasts, Men and Gods » by Ferdinand Ossendowski
  • Thereafter, when orders arrived from the khan, Dmitri ignored them.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • But the khan did insist that the dukes should visit him and pay him homage.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • He succeeded, but was kept at the court of the khan for a year.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • Thus Peter made preparations for war with the Khan of the Crimea.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.

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