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nökhör
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Mongol:
“comrade”
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nökhör

Mongolian society
Also known as: nökör
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History

nökhör, In Mongolia during the time of Genghis Khan (c. 1160–1227), one who forswore loyalty to family and clan to devote himself to following a leader to whom he attached himself. Many of Genghis Khan’s best generals were nökhör. In modern times the word is used more loosely.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.