Tajik

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Tajik

Tajik (/tɑːˈdʒiːk/, /təˈdʒiːk/; Tajik: Тоҷик) is a general designation for a wide range of native Persian-speaking people of Iranian origin, with current traditional homelands in present-day Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

Etymology

The term Tajik was used by medieval Turks to denote Iranian-speaking peoples. It is derived from the Arabic word Tājīk, meaning "Crown" or "Royal".

Related Terms

  • Persian: The language from which Tajik is derived.
  • Tajikistan: The country where Tajik is primarily spoken.
  • Afghanistan: Another country where Tajik is widely spoken.
  • Uzbekistan: A country with a significant Tajik-speaking population.
  • Iranian: The ethnic group to which Tajiks belong.

Pronunciation

In English, Tajik is pronounced as /tɑːˈdʒiːk/ or /təˈdʒiːk/. In Tajik, it is pronounced as [toːdʒik].

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