Tatars, also known as Tatar people, are a Turkic ethnic group mostly living in Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Synonyms for Tatar include Tartar, Tatarian, Tataric, and Tartary. The name Tartary was widely used in English literature and maps until about the early 20th century. The term Tataric is sometimes used to describe the Turkic-speaking peoples of the Volga-Ural region of Russia. In addition to these synonyms, some dialects use other terms such as Mongol-Tatar. It is important to note that these terms should be used with sensitivity and cultural context in mind to avoid misunderstandings and misrepresentations.