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