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Definition of timisoara
timisoara
/ˌtiːmɪˈʃwɑːrə/
Ti · mi · soa · ra
timisoara Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in western Romania, located in the historical region of Banat, renowned for its Secessionist architecture and as the birthplace of the 1989 Romanian Revolution.
Example
"During our tour of Eastern Europe, we spent three days admiring the beautiful public squares and historic buildings of Timișoara."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Hungarian name Temesvár, meaning 'castle on the Timiș', referring to a historical fortress located near the Timiș River.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timisoara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timisoara