dyushambe
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Definition
- 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
- the capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991