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Definition of kazakhstan
kazakhstan
/ˌkɑː.zəkˈstæn/
Ka · zakh · stan
Adjective:Kazakhstani
kazakhstan Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A large, transcontinental landlocked country located mainly in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to origin, 'Kazakhstani' encompasses all citizens of the country regardless of ethnicity, whereas 'Kazakh' specifically denotes the majority ethnic group and their associated Turkic language.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kazakhstan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kazakhstan