Khan

Pronunciation: /kɑn/

Definitions of khan

noun a title for a ruler or leader in certain Asian countries, such as Afghanistan or Mongolia

Example Sentences

A1 My favorite food is chicken khan.

A2 The khan of the tribe was known for his wisdom and leadership.

B1 The khanate was a powerful empire in Central Asia.

B2 The Mongol khan conquered vast territories and established a huge empire.

C1 The khan's palace was a magnificent structure with intricate designs.

C2 The khan's reign was marked by prosperity and cultural flourishing.

Examples of khan in a Sentence

formal The khan was a powerful ruler in ancient times.

informal Have you heard of Genghis Khan?

slang That new restaurant is the khan of all buffets!

figurative She was the khan of the dance floor, moving with grace and confidence.

Grammatical Forms of khan

• past tense: khaned
• plural: khans
• comparative: more khan
• superlative: most khan
• present tense: khan
• future tense: will khan
• perfect tense: have khaned
• continuous tense: is khaning
• singular: khan
• positive degree: khan
• infinitive: to khan
• gerund: khaning
• participle: khaned

Origin and Evolution of khan

First Known Use: 1206 year

Language of Origin: Mongolian

Story behind the word: The word 'khan' originated from the Mongolian language, where it originally meant 'ruler' or 'leader'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'khan' became associated with various rulers in Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, including the Mongol Empire and the Mughal Empire. It has since been used to refer to a leader or ruler in various contexts.