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Definition of ostrava

ostrava

/ˈɒstrɑːvə/
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ostrava Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The third-largest city in the Czech Republic, located in the northeastern Moravian-Silesian Region near the Polish border, historically renowned as a major center of coal mining and heavy industry.

Example

"We took an express train from Prague to Ostrava to attend the annual music festival held in the city's revitalized industrial complex."

• Nearby Words

osteoglossum
osteospermum
ostracod
ostrava
ostrich
ostrowskia
osun

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Ostravice river, which divides the historical regions of Moravia and Silesia. The river's name is derived from the Slavic word 'ostrý' (meaning 'sharp' or 'rapid'), referring to the river's fast-flowing current.

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