Qara Khitai

== English == === Alternative forms === Qara Khitay, Qara Khita, Karakitay, Kara Khitai Cara Cathay, Cara-Cathay (archaic) === Etymology === From Turkic meaning “black Khitan”. === Noun === Qara Khitai (plural Qara Khitais or Qara Khitai) (historical) A citizen of the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia between 1124 and 1218. Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, (dated) Black Cathayan ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Qara Khitai (comparative more Qara Khitai, superlative most Qara Khitai) (historical) Of or relating to the empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia. Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, (dated) Black Cathayan ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Qara Khitai (historical) The empire established by the Khitans in Central Asia. Synonyms: Western Liao, Xi Liao, Black Khitai, Black Khitan, (dated) Black Cathay ==== Translations ====