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Definition of zaysan
zaysan
/zaɪˈsɑːn/
zay · san
zaysan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large freshwater lake located in eastern Kazakhstan, situated in a hollow between the Altai and Tarbagatai mountain ranges and heavily fed by the Irtysh River.
2
A town in the East Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan, situated near the Chinese border and south of the lake bearing the same name.
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently spelled as 'Zaisan' in English geographical literature; context usually dictates whether the lake or the nearby town is being discussed.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zaysan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zaysan