ashkhas

Ashkhas is a plural noun used in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu to mean “persons” or “individuals.” The singular form is shakhs (person), and the plural is ashkhaas (أشخاص). In Persian and Urdu, the script renders the word as اشخاص. The pronunciation commonly renders as ash-khas with a long vowel in the second syllable, though transliteration varies by language and system.

In usage, ashkhas appears most often in formal, official, or legal contexts. It can refer to people in general, to specific individuals listed in a document, or to persons considered as a group for purposes of law, demographic description, or academic discussion. Because of its formal tone, it is more common in government communications, business contracts, and scholarly writing than in casual conversation.

Transliteration and spelling vary in non-Arabic scripts and English renderings. Common variants include ashkhaas and ashkaas, reflecting different transliteration conventions. The word is not a proper noun; it functions as a general term for people unless used as part of a title or proper name.

Overall, ashkhas serves as a standard formal vocabulary item across several languages for referring to people or individuals in a collective sense, especially in documents, analyses, and official discourse.