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Definition of astana
astana
/əˈstɑːnə/
as · ta · na
astana Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The capital city of Kazakhstan, located in the north-central part of the country along the Ishim River, noted for its rapid modern development and striking futuristic architecture.
Example
"The diplomats traveled to Astana to negotiate the new Central Asian trade agreement."
Word Nuance & Usage
In international news and geography texts, note that Astana was officially renamed 'Nur-Sultan' from 2019 to 2022 before reverting to its previous name.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Kazakh word 'астана' (astana), meaning 'capital city', which itself derives from the Persian 'آستانه' (âstâne) meaning 'threshold' or 'royal court'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astana