calmucks (Meaning)
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calmucks (n. pl.)
A branch of the Mongolian race inhabiting parts of the Russian and Chinese empires; also (sing.), the language of the Calmucks.
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calmucks Sentence Examples
- The Kalmucks, a nomadic people from Central Asia, had a rich cultural heritage.
- The Kalmucks migrated westward in the 17th century, establishing a vast territory in southeastern Russia.
- The Kalmucks were known for their skilled horsemanship and military prowess.
- The Kalmuck Khanate played a significant role in the geopolitics of Central Asia.
- The Kalmucks resisted Russian expansionism for centuries, but were eventually defeated in the 18th century.
- The Kalmucks converted to Buddhism in the 17th century, becoming the only Buddhist people in Europe.
- Today, the Kalmucks reside in the Republic of Kalmykia in the Russian Federation.
- Kalmuck cuisine features unique dishes such as borsok (fried dough) and khurts (dumplings).
- Traditional Kalmuck music is characterized by its melodious and rhythmic folk songs.
- The Kalmucks have preserved their cultural identity despite centuries of political and social upheaval.
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A branch of the Mongolian race inhabiting parts of the Russian and Chinese empires; also (sing.), the language of the Calmucks.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Kalmucks, a nomadic people from Central Asia, had a rich cultural heritage.
The Kalmucks migrated westward in the 17th century, establishing a vast territory in southeastern Russia.
The Kalmucks were known for their skilled horsemanship and military prowess.
The Kalmuck Khanate played a significant role in the geopolitics of Central Asia.
