khan
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
- An Ottoman sultan.
- A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
- Synonym of caravanserai (particularly in Middle Eastern contexts)
- Synonym of fonduk (“inn or hotel in Middle Eastern contexts”).
Proper noun
- A male given name used extensively among Muslims of South Asia.
- A surname derived from the given name.
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