Thuringian is a word that refers to the state, culture, and people of Thuringia, Germany. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to refer to this region, including Thüringer, Thuringian Forest, Thuringian Highland, Thuringian Forest Nature Park, and Thuringian Basin. Thüringer is commonly used as a synonym for Thuringian and refers to the dialect spoken in the region. The Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Highland are geographical landmarks that are used as synonyms for Thuringia. The Thuringian Forest Nature Park is an area within the region that is a protected natural space, while the Thuringian Basin refers to the geological depression in the center of Thuringia.