noun
- (in the Altaic group of languages) a title held by hereditary rulers or tribal chiefs.
- the supreme ruler of the Tatar tribes, as well as emperor of China, during the Middle Ages: a descendant of Genghis Khan.
- a title of respect used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and other countries of Asia.
noun
- an inn or caravansary.
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- (formerly) a title borne by medieval Chinese emperors and Mongol and Turkic rulers: usually added to a nameKublai Khan
- such a ruler
- a title of respect borne by important personages in Afghanistan and central Asia
noun
- an inn in Turkey, certain Arab countries, etc; caravanserai
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- See Imran Khan
c.1400, from Turkic, literally “lord, prince,” contraction of khaqan “ruler, sovereign.” Known in Europe since 13c., cf. Latin chanis, Greek kanes, Old French chan.