Pronunciation: ˌ ka-b ə r- ' d ē -n ō - ˌ bo ̇ l- ' ka-r ē - ə , - ˌ bal-
Function: geographical name
autonomous republic S Russia in Europe on N slopes of the Caucasus capital Nal'chik area 4826 sq mi (12,499 sq km ), pop 784,000
– Kab · ar · din · ian \ ˌ ka-b ə r- ' d ē -n ē - ə n \ adjective or noun