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Definition of tallinn

tallinn

/ˈtɑː.lɪn/
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tallinn Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and most populous city of Estonia, situated on the northern coast of the country along the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

Example

"During our tour of the Baltic states, we spent three days exploring the well-preserved medieval architecture in the Old Town of Tallinn."

• Rhymes for tallinn

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Word Origin & Etymology

Widely believed to be derived from the Estonian phrase 'Taani-linn', meaning 'Danish town' or 'Danish castle', referring to the fortress built by the Danes in the 13th century. The city was historically known by its German and Swedish name, Reval, until 1918.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tallinn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tallinn
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