English Explanatory Dictionary

khagan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A khan of khans, a ruler of a khaganate; (the holder of) an imperial rank used among certain Turkic and Mongolian peoples, equal in status to an emperor.

Pronunciation

/kɑˈɡɑn/ /ˈkɑɡɑn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-khagan.wav

Word forms

khagan khagans kagan kaghan khaqan qagan qaghan qaqan

Etymology

Ultimately from Old Turkic 𐰴𐰍𐰣 (qaɣan). Doublet of khan.

Derived words

khaganate
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