What is another word for kiev?

Pronunciation: [kˈiːɛf] (IPA)

Kiev, also known as Kyiv, is the capital city of Ukraine. It has various synonyms based on different languages and cultures. In Ukrainian, it is called Київ (Kyiv), similar to the English name. In Russian, it is known as Киев (Kiyev), while in Polish, it is referred to as Kijów. In Yiddish, it is called Kiyiv, and in French, it is known as Kiev. In ancient Greek, the city was called Kýpē, and in Latin, it was known as Kiovia. There are many more variations depending on the language and culture, but all refer to the vibrant and historic city that is Kiev.

Synonyms for Kiev:

  • n.

    location
  • Other relevant words:

  • Kiev
    • Capital Of The ukraine
    • .
    Other relevant words (noun):

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      kyiv.
    • Symbol
      kyiv.
    • Verb, base form
      kyiv.
  • Independent

What are the hypernyms for Kiev?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    capital, city, major city, Capital of Ukraine, Major European city, Major international city, Ukrainian city.

What are the holonyms for Kiev?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Kiev

On his side, Alexander required some assurance that Poland should not be reconstituted in its integrity-a change that would tear from Russia the huge districts stretching almost up to Riga, Smolensk, and kiev, which were still Polish in sympathy.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
It seemed there were certain places in Russia-St. Petersburg, and Moscow, and kiev-where my father or my uncle or my neighbor must never come at all, no matter what important things invited them.
"The Promised Land"
Mary Antin
A casual reading of the Post Office directories of Moscow, or Petersburg, or kiev, provides a most instructive commentary on the extent of the German domination.
"German Problems and Personalities"
Charles Sarolea

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