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Definition of almaty

almaty

/ɑːlˈmɑː.ti/
Al · ma · ty
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almaty Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The largest city and major commercial and cultural hub of Kazakhstan, situated in the mountainous southeastern region of the country, which served as its capital until 1997.

Example

"During her tour of Central Asia, she spent a week exploring the vibrant markets and snowy peaks surrounding Almaty."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Kazakh word 'alma' (apple), with the suffix '-ty' indicating abundance. The name translates to 'full of apples' or 'apple tree', reflecting the region's status as the ancestral home of the domestic apple.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Almaty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/almaty
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