Hun (Noun)
Meaning 1
Offensive term for a person of German descent.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Hun warrior was known for his exceptional horsemanship and skill with a bow.
- The Hun Empire, led by Attila, stretched from Germany to the Caspian Sea.
- A group of Huns descended upon the village, pillaging and plundering everything in sight.
- Historians have long debated the origins of the Huns, with some linking them to the Xiongnu people of ancient China.
- As the Huns swept across Europe, they left a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake.