Qara Khitai

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Etymology

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From Turkic meaning “black Khitan”.

Noun

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Qara Khitai (plural Qara Khitais or Qara Khitai) (historical)

  1. A citizen of the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia between 1124 and 1218.
    Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, (dated) Black Cathayan

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Qara Khitai (comparative more Qara Khitai, superlative most Qara Khitai)

  1. (historical) Of or relating to the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia.
    Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, (dated) Black Cathayan

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Qara Khitai

  1. (historical) The empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia.
    Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, (dated) Black Cathay

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