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Definition of uzhhorod
uzhhorod
/ˈuːʒ.hɒ.rəd/
Uzh · ho · rod
uzhhorod Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent city in western Ukraine, serving as the administrative center of the Zakarpattia Oblast, situated on the Uzh River near the borders of Slovakia and Hungary.
Example
"The historic castle in Uzhhorod attracts many international tourists exploring the Transcarpathian region of Ukraine."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often encountered in English texts with the alternate spelling 'Uzhgorod', which reflects the Russian transliteration, whereas 'Uzhhorod' is the standard transliteration from Ukrainian.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Uzh River, upon which the settlement is built, combined with the Slavic root 'horod' (related to 'gorod' or 'grad'), meaning 'city' or 'town'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uzhhorod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uzhhorod