Abkhazia
English
/æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/
proper noun
Definitions
- A territory on the coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus, which considers itself an independent state called the Republic of Abkhazia; considered part of Georgia's territory by the Georgian government and the vast majority of international community.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Абха́зия derived from Georgian აფხაზეთი.
Origin
Georgian
აფხაზეთი