Kyrgyz refers to the people of Kyrgyzstan or the Kyrgyz language, belonging to the Turkic language family and written mainly in Cyrillic. The term designates a national, ethnic identity and associated culture. In usage, it commonly functions as an adjective or a noun to denote origin, ethnicity, or language. The word carries regional specificity and is often paired with context like Kyrgyz cuisine or Kyrgyz music.
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