dusanbe
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Definition
Proper noun The capital city of the Republic of Tajikistan. It was known as Stalinabad from 1926 to 1991.
Usage
"Dushanbe" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the capital city. It is typically used in geographical, political, and cultural contexts. * The peace talks were held in Dushanbe. * Dushanbe is located in the Hissar Valley. * She flew from Moscow to Dushanbe.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The name "Stalinabad" (meaning "city of Stalin") was used during the Soviet era. The reversion to "Dushanbe" (from the Persian word for "Monday," referring to a former Monday market) coincided with the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Tajikistan's independence.
Variants and Related Words
- Stalinabad: (historical proper noun) The former name for Dushanbe from 1926 to 1991.
Synonyms
- Capital (of Tajikistan)
- (Historical) Stalinabad
Noun
- the capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991