Hun

/hən/
/hən/
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Other forms: Huns

Definitions of Hun
  1. noun
    a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
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    type of:
    nomad
    a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
  2. noun
    offensive term for a person of German descent
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    type of:
    German
    a person of German nationality
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