somon

Meaning

Noun

A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is equivalent to a township.

Origin

From Russian сомон, ultimately from Proto-Mongolic *sumun, see Mongolian сум.

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