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Definition of moscow
moscow
/ˈmɑːskoʊ/
Mos · cow
Adjective:Muscovite
moscow Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
• 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.
Example
"The international delegation traveled to Moscow to negotiate a new bilateral trade agreement with Russian officials."
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."
Synonyms
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moscow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moscow