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Hun n

Hun means a member of a warlike nomadic people from Central Asia who invaded and ravaged Europe in the 4th–5th centuries. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of Hun

  • a member of a warlike nomadic people from Central Asia who invaded and ravaged Europe in the 4th–5th centuries

Usage examples of Hun

The museum displayed a map tracing Hun movements across Europe in the fourth century.

Archaeologists found objects linked to a Hun camp near the former Roman frontier.

The textbook explained how Hun invasions put pressure on the late Roman Empire.

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