ingush republic

noun

1. a constituent republic of S Russia: part of the Checheno-Ingush Autonomous Republic from 1936 until 1992. Capital: Magas (formerly at Nazran). Pop: 468 900 (2002). Area: 3600 sq km (1390 sq miles)Also called: Ingushetia (ˌɪnɡuːˈʃɛtɪə)