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Definition of belaya

belaya

/bɛˈlaɪ.ə/
be · la · ya
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belaya Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, originating in the southern Ural Mountains and flowing into the Kama River.

Example

"The Belaya is the longest river in Bashkortostan and serves as a popular waterway for rafting through the scenic southern Urals."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Transliterated from Russian Бе́лая (Bélaya), the feminine form of бе́лый (bélyj, meaning 'white'). It serves as the name for several rivers in Russia, most notably the 'White River' in Bashkortostan.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belaya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belaya
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