Turkestan

/ˌtʌrkəˈstæn/
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Definitions of Turkestan
  1. noun
    a historical region of central Asia that was a center for trade between the East and the West
    synonyms: Turkistan
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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