jagatai

/ˌdʒæɡəˈteɪ, ˌdʒæɡɑːˈteɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Mongolian tribe that played a significant role in the history of Central Asia during the 13th to 16th centuries.

“The jagatai horde was known for its fierce warriors and skilled archers.”

2. proper noun

A historical region in Central Asia that was inhabited by the jagatai tribe.

“The jagatai khanate was a powerful state that stretched from modern-day Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan.”

Synonyms

  • Mongol
  • Turanian