Tbilisi
Definition
Proper noun: * The capital and largest city of the country of Georgia: Tbilisi is the primary administrative, cultural, and economic center of the nation, situated along the banks of the Kura River.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Our flight landed in Tbilisi late in the evening.
- The historic district of Tbilisi is known for its distinctive architecture and sulfur baths.
- She moved to Tbilisi to study at the university.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The city's name is derived from the Old Georgian word "tbili," meaning "warm," a reference to the area's numerous hot sulfur springs.
- The warm springs were the reason for the founding of Tbilisi in the 5th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Former name (historical context): Tiflis was the name commonly used in many Western languages during the Russian Imperial and Soviet periods.
- The 19th-century writer described the bustling markets of Tiflis.
Synonyms
- Capital of Georgia: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its administrative role.
- Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is a hub for diplomacy.
Related Terms
- Kura River (Mtkvari): The major river on which the city is located.
- The Kura River flows through the heart of Tbilisi.
- Caucasus: The geographical region where Georgia and Tbilisi are located.
- Tbilisi is a key city in the South Caucasus.
Noun
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the capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura river
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