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Definition of ulaanbaatar
ulaanbaatar
/ˌuː.lɑːnˈbɑː.tɑːr/
U · laan · baa · tar
ulaanbaatar Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Mongolia, situated in the Tuul River valley bordering the Bogd Khan Uul National Park.
Example
"During our geographical study of East Asia, we learned that Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city in the world due to its high elevation and continental climate."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently spelled 'Ulan Bator' in older English texts, the modern standard transliteration 'Ulaanbaatar' more accurately reflects the current Mongolian Cyrillic orthography.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Mongolian 'Улаанбаатар' (Ulaanbaatar), literally meaning 'Red Hero'. The city was renamed in 1924 to honor the communist revolution and the Mongolian national hero Damdin Sükhbaatar.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ulaanbaatar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ulaanbaatar