Bactria

geographical name

Bac·​tria ˈbak-trē-ə How to pronounce Bactria (audio)
ancient country of southwestern Asia between the Hindu Kush and the Oxus River; capital Bactra see balkh
Bactrian adjective or noun

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“Bactria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bactria. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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