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Definition of moscow

moscow

/ˈmɑːskoʊ/
Mos · cow
Adjective:Muscovite
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moscow Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Russia, located on the Moskva River in western Russia, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country.

2

By metonymy, the government of the Russian Federation or historically the Soviet Union.

Example

"Moscow announced a significant shift in its foreign policy regarding international energy exports."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Moskva River on which it is situated. The Old Russian name was 'Moskovĭ'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moscow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moscow
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