turkestan

/ˌtɜːrkɪˈstɑːn, -ˈstæn/

Definitions

1. noun

a historical region in Central Asia, now divided between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

“The explorer’s journey took him through the rugged landscape of Turkestan, where he discovered ancient artifacts.”

Synonyms

  • Central Asia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Uzbekistan