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    Khan (en. Khan)

    /kán/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A leader or ruler in Asian cultures, especially in the Mongolian tradition.
    Khan Genghis was known for unifying the Mongolian tribes.
    El khan Gengis fue conocido por unificar a las tribus mongolas.
    Noble title used in Central Asia.
    The khan ruled a vast territory with great political influence.
    El khan dirigía un vasto territorio con gran influencia política.

    Etymology

    From the Turkish term 'khan', which means 'ruler' or 'leader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    khan of the East
    It refers to a ruler of the eastern region, often with connotations of wisdom.
    khan del Este
    great khan
    Title used to refer to the supreme monarch of the Mongols.
    gran khan

    Related Words

    genghis
    Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire.
    gengis
    tartar
    Ethnic group that had a historical relationship with the khans.
    tártar
    mongol
    Relating to the peoples that have historically been governed by khans.
    mongol

    Slang Meanings

    Used humorously to refer to an authoritarian leader.
    That boss is a true khan in the office.
    Ese jefe es un verdadero khan en la oficina.
    Refers to someone who takes control in a group.
    At the party, she was the khan who organized everything.
    En la fiesta, ella fue la khan que organizó todo.