As proper nouns the difference between ossetian and alania
is that ossetian is the eastern iranian language spoke by these people while alania is (historical) the medieval kingdom of alans (proto-ossetians) that flourished in northern caucasus, roughly in the location of latter-day circassia and modern north ossetia-alania, from the 8th or 9th century until 1238-39 its capital was maghas, and it controlled a vital trade route through the darial pass.
As an adjective ossetian
is of, or pertaining to ossetia or ossetians.
As a noun ossetian
is a member of the iranian people inhabiting ossetia.
ossetian
English
Alternative forms
* (l)
Adjective
(-)
Of, or pertaining to Ossetia or Ossetians.
Synonyms
* (l)
Noun
(
en noun)
A member of the Iranian people inhabiting Ossetia.
Synonyms
* (l)
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
The Eastern Iranian language spoke by these people.
Synonyms
* (l)
See also
* (os)
* (Ossetian)
*
Anagrams
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alania
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
(historical) The medieval kingdom of Alans (proto-Ossetians) that flourished in Northern Caucasus, roughly in the location of latter-day Circassia and modern North Ossetia-Alania, from the 8th or 9th century until 1238-39. Its capital was Maghas, and it controlled a vital trade route through the Darial Pass.
(colloquial) North Ossetia-Alania, federal subject of Russia.
Related terms
* Alan
See also
* Ossetia
Anagrams
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