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Definition of zavkhan

zavkhan

/ˈzɑːvkɑːn/
zav · khan
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zavkhan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province (aimag) located in western Mongolia, characterized by a highly diverse geographical landscape that transitions from the forested Khangai Mountains to the arid Gobi Desert.

Example

"Many nomadic herders in Zavkhan migrate seasonally to find adequate pasture for their livestock in the harsh continental climate."

2

A major river in western Mongolia that originates in the Khangai Mountains and flows westward before emptying into Lake Khyargas.

• Nearby Words

zaria
zarqa
zauschneria
zavkhan
zawiya
zayanderud
zaysan

Word Origin & Etymology

From Mongolian Завхан (Zavkhan), originally the name of the Zavkhan River in western Mongolia, which subsequently lent its name to the province (aimag) through which it flows.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zavkhan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zavkhan
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