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Definition of ashgabat
ashgabat
/ˈæʃ.ɡəˌbæt/
Ash · ga · bat
ashgabat Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, located in Central Asia between the Karakum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range, renowned for its extensive white marble architecture.
Example
"During her tour of Central Asia, she marveled at the gleaming white marble buildings that dominate the skyline of Ashgabat."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized. It may also occasionally be encountered under the older Russian-influenced spelling 'Ashkhabad'.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Persian words 'eshgh' meaning 'love' and 'abad' meaning 'inhabited place' or 'city', often translating to 'city of love'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ashgabat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ashgabat