Definition

Proper noun: * A major port city in southern Ukraine: Sevastopol is a strategically important city located on the Crimean Peninsula, on the southwestern coast along the Black Sea. It is a key naval base and seaport.

Usage

• Sevastopol is used as the name of a specific geographic location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The name "Sevastopol" is often used in historical discussions, particularly regarding the Crimean War (1853–1856) and the Siege of Sevastopol, as well as in contexts related to 20th-century conflicts and contemporary geopolitical discussions about Crimea.

Variants and Related Words

• Sebastopol: An alternative historical spelling for the city's name.

Synonyms

• Port city (descriptive synonym)
• Naval base (functional synonym)

Notes on Different Meanings

• As a proper noun referring to a specific city, "Sevastopol" does not have multiple dictionary definitions. Its meaning is fixed to the geographic entity.

Noun

1. a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea