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Definition of tisza
tisza
/ˈtiːsə/
Tis · za
tisza Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Central and Eastern Europe, originating in the Ukrainian Carpathians and flowing southward through Hungary and Serbia to become the longest tributary of the Danube.
Example
"Extensive river regulation in the 19th century significantly altered the course of the Tisza, reducing its natural floodplains to protect local agricultural settlements."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the ancient pre-Indo-European or Dacian hydronym, recorded in classical antiquity by Latin authors as 'Tisia' and by Greek authors as 'Pathissus'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tisza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tisza