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transcaucasia

Trans·cau·ca·sia
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-kaw-key-zhuh, -shuh]
    • /ˌtræns kɔˈkeɪ ʒə, -ʃə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-kaw-key-zhuh, -shuh]
    • /ˌtræns kɔˈkeɪ ʒə, -ʃə/

Definitions of transcaucasia word

  • noun transcaucasia a region in SE Europe, S of the Caucasus Mountains, between the Black and Caspian seas: constituted a republic 1922–36 (Transcauca·sian So·cialist Fed·erated So·viet Repub·lic) area now includes the republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. 1
  • noun transcaucasia a region in central Asia, south of the Caucasus Mountains between the Black and Caspian Seas in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan: a constituent republic of the Soviet Union from 1918 until 1936 0
  • noun transcaucasia the region directly south of the Caucasus Mountains, containing the Asian countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, & Georgia 0
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transcaucasia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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    a republic in NW Asia: originally part of the historic Armenian kingdom; acquired by Russia in 1828; became the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1936; gained independence in 1991. It is mountainous, rising over 4000 m (13 000 ft). Language: Armenian. Religion: Christian (Armenian Apostolic) majority. Currency: dram. Capital: Yerevan. Pop: 2 974 184 (2013 est). Area: 29 800 sq km (11 490 sq miles)

  • azerbaijan

    a republic in NW Asia: the region was acquired by Russia from Persia in the early 19th century; became the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic in 1936 and gained independence in 1991; consists of dry subtropical steppes around the Aras and Kura rivers, surrounded by the Caucasus; contains the extensive Baku oilfields. Language: Azerbaijani (or Azeri). Religion: Shiite Muslim. Currency: manat. Capital: Baku. Pop: 9 590 159 (2013 est). Area: 86 600 sq km (33 430 sq miles)

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