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Definition of odesa

odesa

/oʊˈdɛs.ə/
O · de · sa
Adjective:Odesan
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odesa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city and transport hub in southern Ukraine, located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea, renowned for its cultural heritage, strategic maritime importance, and 19th-century architecture.

Example

"The grain shipment departed from the port of Odesa, navigating safely through the Black Sea maritime corridor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'Odessa', which reflects the Russian transliteration; 'Odesa' is the official transliteration from Ukrainian and is preferred in modern international contexts.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1795 after the ancient Greek city of Odessos, which was mistakenly believed by the Russian Empire to have been located at that site.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Odesa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/odesa
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