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Definition of panj
panj
/pɑːndʒ/
panj
panj Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Central Asia that forms a significant portion of the international border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan before joining the Vakhsh River to form the Amu Darya.
Example
"The engineers surveyed the rugged terrain along the Panj to assess the feasibility of a new cross-border bridge."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Persian word 'panj' (پنج), meaning 'five'. As a geographical name, it is associated with the region's river systems, sharing an etymological root with 'Punjab' (land of five rivers).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panj. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panj