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Definition of dnieper
dnieper
/ˈniːpər/
Dnie · per
dnieper Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major European river that rises in the Valdai Hills of Russia, flows south through Belarus and Ukraine, and empties into the Black Sea.
Example
"The capital city of Kyiv is divided by the Dnieper, which has historically served as a vital trade route and source of hydroelectric power in Eastern Europe."
Synonyms
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In contemporary contexts, particularly following Ukraine's independence, the river is increasingly referred to by its Ukrainian transliteration, 'Dnipro'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old East Slavic Дънѣпръ (Dŭněprŭ), which likely traces back to an Iranic or Sarmatian root such as *Dānu Apara, meaning 'the river to the rear' or 'the farther river'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dnieper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dnieper