Definition

Proper noun: * A city in the Czech Republic: Ostrava is the name of a major industrial city. It is located in the northwestern part of the Czech Republic, within the region known as the Moravian lowlands. The city is situated in the historical coal mining area of Silesia.

Usage

• As a place name: The word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific city.
  • The steel industry was historically central to Ostrava's economy.
  • We traveled from Prague to Ostrava by train.

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: A person from Ostrava is called an Ostravan.
  • The Ostravans are proud of their city's industrial heritage.

Variants and Related Words

• Ostravan (noun): A native or inhabitant of Ostrava.
• Moravian (adjective/noun): Relating to the region of Moravia, in which Ostrava is located.
• Silesian (adjective/noun): Relating to the historical region of Silesia, with which Ostrava is associated.

Synonyms

• Industrial city: This is a descriptive synonym highlighting its primary characteristic.
• Urban center: A general term for a city.

Notes

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper noun, as it is primarily a geographical name.

Noun

1. an industrial city in northwestern Czech Republic in the Moravian lowlands; located in the coal mining area of Silesia