Synonyms for

Afghanistan

Verb / æˈfgænʌˌstæn / Another word for afghanistan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A country in South Asia bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

Synonyms & similar words

afghanistan islamicstateofafghanistan Kabul Kandahar Herat Jalalabad Mazar-i-Sharif Taliban war-torn conflict-ridden instable troubled unsettled volatile chaotic unstable fractious unpredictable turbulent unpeaceful insecure unsafe

Common collocations

  • Afghanistan war
  • modern Afghanistan
  • ancient Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan border
  • Afghanistan government
  • Afghanistan culture
  • Afghanistan history

Word family

noun Afghanistan

Usage note

Afghanistan is a proper noun referring to a specific country and does not have direct antonyms or synonyms in the typical sense. Its usage is primarily geographical and geopolitical.

Example sentences

  1. Afghanistan is known for its mountainous terrain.
  2. The people of Afghanistan are called Afghans.
  3. The war in Afghanistan has been going on for many years.
  4. The Taliban used to rule Afghanistan.
  5. Afghanistan has a rich cultural heritage.

Quotes

  • "I don't want to be the president of Afghanistan. I want to be the servant of Afghanistan." - Ashraf Ghani
  • "I love Afghanistan. I cannot leave it. I will not leave it. I will die for Afghanistan." - Hamid Karzai
  • "I have a personal stake in every soldier, sailor, and Marine who serves in harm's way. They're my constituents." - Joe Biden, talking about his role as Vice President during the war in Afghanistan

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