dat6 kyut3突厥
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Yaledaht kyut
Definition
Turkic; an ethnic group distributed mainly across Xinjiang, Central Asia, and Western Asia.
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How it's used
Historical references to 突厥 usually refer to the ancient nomadic confederation that dominated the Eurasian Steppe. In modern linguistic and anthropological contexts, it is used to describe the broader Turkic language family and ethnic groups that share historical roots. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history or linguistics.
Examples
The Turkic people are a very ancient ethnic group.
Do you know where the Turkic people are distributed?
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