Moldavia
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A country in Eastern Europe: A sovereign, landlocked nation located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania and Ukraine. Historically, it was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union until it declared independence in 1991. Its official name is the Republic of Moldova.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Moldavia is known for its vineyards and wine production.
- The capital of Moldavia is Chișinău.
- After the dissolution of the USSR, Moldavia became an independent state.
Advanced Usage
- The term "Moldavia" can sometimes be used in a historical context to refer to the broader Principality of Moldavia, a medieval state that encompassed parts of modern-day Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine.
- Stephen the Great was a famous ruler of medieval Moldavia.
Variants and Related Words
- Moldova: The more precise and official contemporary name for the country. "Moldavia" is an older, anglicized form.
- The Republic of Moldova is a member of the United Nations.
- Moldavian (adjective): Of or relating to the country of Moldova/Moldavia.
- Moldavian cuisine features dishes like mămăligă.
- Moldovan (adjective/noun): The preferred modern term for something from Moldova or a citizen of Moldova.
- She is a Moldovan citizen. The Moldovan leu is the national currency.
Synonyms
- Republic of Moldova: The official full name of the country.
- (Historical) Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic: Its official name when it was a republic within the Soviet Union (1940-1991).
Noun
- a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991