Relating to Chechnya, a republic in the North Caucasus region of Russia, or its people and culture. Can also function as a noun referring to a person from Chechnya.
From Russian 'chechentsy', the Russian name for the Chechen people. The Chechens call themselves 'Nokhchiy'. The etymology may relate to a village name or tribal designation from the Caucasus region.
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