Library / English Dictionary

KHAN

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

Synonyms:

caravan inn; caravansary; caravanserai; khan

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("khan" is a kind of...):

auberge; hostel; hostelry; inn; lodge (a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("khan" is a kind of...):

ruler; swayer (a person who rules or commands)

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