Altaian

/æl.ˈteɪ.ən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Altai region and mountains in Central Asia, or to its indigenous peoples and culture.

Etymology

From the Altai Mountains in Central Asia (Mongolia/Russia/Kazakhstan), derived from Turkic and Mongolic language roots, with the '-an' suffix added for the English adjective form.

Kelly Says

The Altai Mountains are one of Earth's biodiversity hotspots and spiritual centers for many cultures, and the region is so geographically isolated that it still harbors species found nowhere else on the planet.

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