Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major river in Eastern Europe: The Dnieper River is a significant waterway that originates in Russia, flows through Belarus and Ukraine, and discharges into the Black Sea.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Dnieper River is one of the major rivers of Europe.
  • Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is situated on the banks of the Dnieper River.
  • The Dnieper River has been a crucial trade route for centuries.

Advanced Usage

• "the Dnieper": A common shortened form used to refer to the Dnieper River.
  • Many historical battles were fought along the Dnieper.

Variants and Related Words

• Dnieper (proper noun): The standard short form for the Dnieper River.
• Dnipro (proper noun): The Ukrainian name for the Dnieper River, also used for the city of Dnipro located on its banks.

Synonyms

• Waterway: A navigable channel or body of water.
• Watercourse: A natural or artificial channel through which water flows.

Noun

1. a river that rises in Russia near Smolensk and flowing south through Belarus and Ukraine to empty into the Black Sea