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Definition of skopje

skopje

/ˈskoʊp.jeɪ/
Skop · je
Adjective:Skopjan
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skopje Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of North Macedonia, located in the central Balkan Peninsula along the Vardar River.

Example

"During our tour of the Balkans, we spent two days exploring the historic stone bridges and monumental statues of Skopje."

• Nearby Words

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skokomish
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skradinski buk
skrikjofossen

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Scupi', the name of the ancient Roman settlement, which itself likely originates from an older Illyrian or Thracian term.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skopje. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skopje
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