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Definition of azerbaijan

azerbaijan

/ˌæz.ər.baɪˈdʒɑːn/
Az · er · bai · jan
Adjective:Azerbaijani
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azerbaijan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A transcontinental country located in the South Caucasus region at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, and known for its significant oil and natural gas resources.

Example

"The modern architecture of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, creates a striking contrast with the city's ancient walled center."

• Rhymes for azerbaijan

• Nearby Words

aymara
aysen
azalea
azerbaijan
ba
baba ganoush
babaco

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle Persian name 'Aturpatakan', originally named after Atropates, a Persian satrap who ruled the region after the conquests of Alexander the Great. The root is historically associated with the meaning 'protected by (holy) fire'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Azerbaijan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/azerbaijan
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