sakha

/ˈsɑːxə/ or /ˈsɑːhə/

Definitions

1. noun

A people of northern Siberia, traditionally nomadic and pastoral, or the Sakha Republic, a federal subject of Russia.

“The Sakha people are known for their expertise in reindeer herding.”

2. proper noun

Sakha Republic, a federal subject of Russia, located in the Sakha Republic.

“The city of Yakutsk is the capital of Sakha.”

Synonyms

  • Siberian
  • Yakut

Antonyms

  • non-Siberian
  • urban