homel
Definition
Proper noun 1. A city in Belarus: Homel is an industrial city located in southeastern Belarus. It is a major administrative, cultural, and economic center in the Gomel Region.
Usage Notes
- "Homel" is the Belarusian (and Russian) name for the city. In English, the transliteration "Gomel" is also commonly used and may be considered the standard English form.
- As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
- It is used to refer specifically to the city itself, its metropolitan area, or as a point of geographic reference.
Examples
- As a geographic location:
- Homel is situated on the Sozh River.
- The railway connects Minsk to Homel.
- Referring to its attributes:
- Homel has a significant manufacturing sector.
- She studied at the university in Homel.
Advanced Usage
- Demonym: A person from Homel is called a Homelian or a Gomelian.
- The Homelians are proud of their city's history.
- Adjectival form: Homel or Gomel can be used attributively.
- the Homel region, a Gomel-based company
Variants and Related Words
- Gomel: The alternative and frequently used English transliteration of the city's name.
- Homiel: Another transliteration variant reflecting Belarusian orthography.
Related Terms
- Belarus: The country in which Homel is located.
- Sozh River: The principal river on which Homel is situated.
- Minsk: The capital city of Belarus, located to the northwest of Homel.
Noun
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industrial city of Belarus to the southeast of Minsk
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