Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of Tajikistan: "Dushanbe" (also historically spelled "Dyushambe") is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tajikistan.
   • Formerly known as Stalinabad: The city was renamed Stalinabad from 1929 to 1961 in honor of Joseph Stalin.

Usage

• As a geographical location:
  • Dushanbe is the political and cultural center of Tajikistan.
  • The conference will be held in the capital, Dushanbe.

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: The name "Dyushambe" or "Dushanbe" comes from the Persian word for Monday (), as the city grew from a village that hosted a Monday market.
  • The historic Monday market gave Dyushambe its name.

Variants and Related Words

• Dushanbe: The modern and most common English spelling of the city's name.
• Stalinabad: The former name of the city used during the Soviet period (1929–1961).

Synonyms

• Capital of Tajikistan: The primary synonym describing its political status.
• Stalinabad (historical): The former official name.

Noun

1. the capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991