Nakhichevan
/ˌnɑːxɪt͡ʃɪˈvɑːn/ · name
Meaning
- An autonomous republic and exclave of Azerbaijan.
- A historical city and historical district of Vaspurakan province, Armenia.
- The capital city of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Etymology / origin
Ultimately from Old Armenian Նախճաւան (Naxčawan). The immediate source of the spelling Nakhichevan is Russian Нахичева́нь (Naxičevánʹ).
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