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Definition of vanadzor
vanadzor
/vɑːnədˈzɔːr/
Va · nad · zor
vanadzor Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The third-largest city in Armenia, located in the northern part of the country, serving as the administrative capital of the Lori Province and noted for its historic chemical industry and surrounding mountainous landscape.
Example
"We took a scenic train ride from Yerevan to Vanadzor to explore the rugged beauty of the Lori Province."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Armenian Վանաձոր (Vanadzor), meaning 'Valley of the Monastery' (derived from 'vank' meaning monastery and 'dzor' meaning valley). The city was officially renamed Vanadzor in 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union; it was previously known as Kirovakan (1935–1992) and Karakilisa (prior to 1935).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vanadzor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vanadzor