turkoman

/ˈtɜːrkəmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Turkic people inhabiting parts of Central Asia, or a member of a Turkic-speaking group in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

“The Turkoman tribes have a long history of nomadic herding.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Turkomans or their language.

“The Turkoman dialect is spoken in various regions across Central Asia.”

Synonyms

  • Central Asian
  • Turkic
  • Turkish

Antonyms

  • European
  • non-Turkic