Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An ancient city in southern Bulgaria: "Plovdiv" is the name of a major historical and cultural city located in the southern part of Bulgaria.
   • Commercial center of an agricultural region: "Plovdiv" also refers to a modern urban hub that serves as a key economic and trade center for the surrounding farming area.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe.
  • We visited the Roman amphitheater in Plovdiv.
  • The agricultural fair in Plovdiv attracts exhibitors from across the region.

Advanced Usage

• "The Plovdiv of antiquity": used to emphasize the city's ancient historical significance.
  • Archaeologists are studying the Plovdiv of antiquity to understand Thracian culture.

Variants and Related Words

• Plovdivian (adj): relating to or characteristic of the city of Plovdiv.
  • The Plovdivian market is famous for its spices.

Synonyms

• Philippopolis: The ancient name for Plovdiv during the Roman era.
• Filibe: The historical name for Plovdiv during the period of Ottoman rule.

Noun

1. an ancient city in southern Bulgaria; commercial center of an agricultural region