Genghis Khan

[ jeng-gis kahn or, often, geng- ]
/ ˈdʒɛŋ gɪs ˈkɑn or, often, ˈgɛŋ- /

noun

1162–1227, Mongol conqueror of most of Asia and of E Europe to the Dnieper River.
Also Jenghis Khan, Jenghiz Khan.

Example sentences from the Web for genghis khan

  • Genghis-Khan, the renowned Asiatic conqueror, had for his mother a warlike woman.

    The Physical Life of Woman: |Dr. George H Napheys

  • Tamerlane, the greatest warrior of the fourteenth century, was descended from Genghis-Khan by the female side.

    The Physical Life of Woman: |Dr. George H Napheys

British Dictionary definitions for genghis khan

Genghis Khan
/ (ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs kɑːn) /

noun

original name Temuchin or Temujin. ?1162–1227, Mongol ruler, whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to the Pacific Also: Jinghis Khan, Jenghis Khan

Cultural definitions for genghis khan

Genghis Khan
[ (jeng-gis, geng-gis kahn) ]

A Mongolian general and emperor of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries, known for his military leadership and great cruelty. He conquered vast portions of northern China and southwestern Asia.