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Definition of daugava

daugava

/ˈdaʊ.ɡə.və/
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daugava Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in Northern and Eastern Europe that rises in the Valdai Hills of Russia, flows through Belarus and Latvia, and empties into the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea.

Example

"The capital city of Riga is situated at the mouth of the Daugava, which has served as a crucial historical trade route for the region."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In historical, Russian, and Belarusian contexts, the Daugava is frequently referred to as the Western Dvina.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latvian 'Daugava', historically believed to stem from ancient Baltic elements meaning 'great water' or 'much water' (related to Latvian 'daudz', meaning much).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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