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Definition of chisinau

chisinau

/ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/
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chisinau Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Republic of Moldova, located in Eastern Europe along the Bîc River, serving as the country's primary industrial, administrative, and cultural center.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In historical or older texts, particularly those predating the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the city is frequently referred to by its Russian name, Kishinev.

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• Nearby Words

chiropompholyx
chiru
chisel
chisinau
chital
chiton
chitrakote

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chisinau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chisinau
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