urga
Definition
Proper noun: * The former name of Ulaanbaatar: "Urga" was the historical name for the city that is now the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It was used primarily before 1924.
Usage Notes
- "Urga" is a historical term. In modern contexts, the city is exclusively referred to as Ulaanbaatar.
- It is used when discussing the city's history, particularly during the period of the Qing Dynasty or the early 20th century.
- It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Mongolian revolution of 1921 began with the capture of Urga.
- Many European travelers in the 19th century wrote accounts of their visits to Urga.
- The city known as Urga was renamed Ulaanbaatar, meaning "Red Hero," in 1924.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Geographical Context: The term appears in historical texts, travelogues, and academic works about Inner Asia.
- The manuscript described the trade routes converging on Urga.
Variants and Related Words
- Ulaanbaatar (n): The modern name and current capital city of Mongolia. This is the direct and contemporary equivalent.
- Kulun (n): An alternative historical name for the same city, used in some Chinese sources.
Synonyms
- Ulaanbaatar: The modern synonym and replacement for the historical name "Urga."
Noun
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the capital and largest city of Mongolia
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