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Definition of anadyr
anadyr
/ˌænəˈdɪər/
An · a · dyr
anadyr Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A port town in the extreme northeast of Russia, serving as the administrative center of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, situated near the Bering Sea.
Example
"The scientific expedition to the Russian Far East stopped in Anadyr to resupply before heading deeper into the tundra."
2
A major river in northeastern Siberia, Russia, that flows eastwards and empties into the Gulf of Anadyr on the Bering Sea.
Example
"During the brief Arctic summer months, the Anadyr River thaws, allowing vital riverine transport for the surrounding remote settlements."
• Rhymes for anadyr
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Russian 'Анадырь' (Anadyr'), which is believed to be a phonetic adaptation of an indigenous Chukotko-Kamchatkan or Yukaghir river name (possibly from a Yukaghir word meaning 'river').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anadyr. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anadyr