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Definition of valmiera
valmiera
/ˌvɑːlmiˈɛrə/
Val · mi · e · ra
valmiera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent city in northern Latvia, situated along the Gauja River, known as a major cultural, educational, and industrial hub of the historical Vidzeme region.
Example
"During our tour of the Baltic states, we stopped in Valmiera to hike along the scenic, forested banks of the Gauja River."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the historical German name 'Wolmar', which is believed to have been named after either King Valdemar II of Denmark or Prince Vladimir of Pskov in the 13th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Valmiera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/valmiera