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azerbaijan

noun

Simple meaning

A landlocked republic in southwestern Asia.

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ɑzɚbaɪˈdʒɑn

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noun

  1. A country in the South Caucasus in Asia and Europe. Official name: Republic of Azerbaijan. Capital: Baku.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Country / landlocked

soviet azerbaijanarmenia azerbaijan

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iranian azerbaijanpersian azerbaijan

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