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Dagestan
/ˌdɑːɡɪˈstɑːn/
Definition
1
A federal republic in southwestern Russia, located in the North Caucasus and bordering the Caspian Sea, renowned for its rugged mountains, over 30 ethnic groups, and linguistic diversity.
2
Informally, a hotspot for world-class wrestlers and sambo fighters, where 'suplex' might as well be a local greeting.
Examples
He trained in Dagestan for a month and came back convinced he could suplex a bear without breaking a sweat.
Dagestan weddings are legendary: more dances, dialects, and dishes than your average Netflix binge.
Lost in the mountains of Dagestan, she realized Google Translate was no match for 14 local languages.
Politicians promise unity, but Dagestan's ethnic mosaic laughs in the face of simple slogans.