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Definition of mezen
mezen
/mɪˈzɛn/
Me · zen
mezen Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northwestern Russia that originates in the Timan Ridge and flows north into the Mezen Bay of the White Sea.
Example
"The Mezen is one of the largest rivers in northern Europe, historically serving as an important transport route before the advent of modern infrastructure."
2
A town in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, situated near the mouth of the Mezen River.
Example
"During the era of the Russian Empire, the remote town of Mezen occasionally served as a place of exile for political dissidents."
Word Nuance & Usage
Always capitalized as 'Mezen' in English when referring to the Russian geographical entities.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Russian Мезень (Mezen'), believed to be derived from a Finno-Ugric language historically spoken in the northern regions of Russia.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mezen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mezen