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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

Bac•tri•a n.

Ancient History, Place Namesan ancient country in W Asia, between the Oxus River and the Hindu Kush Mountains. Cap.: Bactra.

Bac′tri•an, adj., n.

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Bactria / ˈbæktrɪə/

an ancient country of SW Asia, between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Oxus River: forms the present Balkh region in N Afghanistan

'Bactria' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Balkh - Seleucid

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