What is another word for Uygur?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪɡə] (IPA) 
Uygur is the name of a Turkic ethnic group indigenous to Xinjiang, China. They are also known as the Uighur or Uigur. Synonyms for this term include the Eastern or Western Turkic people, as they are descendants of the ancient Turkic people of Central Asia. Other similar terms that are sometimes used to refer to the Uygur people include the Salar, Yugur, and Kyrgyz. However, it is important to note that these terms refer to separate ethnic groups and should not be used interchangeably. Regardless of the term used, the Uygur people have a rich cultural and historical heritage, which is widely celebrated across the world.
