Abkhazia

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /æbˈkeɪ.Ê’i.É™/,

Alternative forms

• Abkhasia

Origin

Borrowing from ru Абха́зия

Full definition of Abkhazia

Proper noun

1. 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

Derived terms

• Abkhazian
• Republic of Abkhazia