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Definition of vantaa

vantaa

/ˈvɑːn.tɑː/
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vantaa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A city and municipality in southern Finland, forming part of the Greater Helsinki metropolitan area and serving as the location of the country's primary international airport.

Example

"Many international travelers arrive in Finland via the major airport located in Vantaa before taking a train into central Helsinki."

• Nearby Words

vanilla
vanity
vannes
vantaa
vantawng
vanuatu
vapor

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Vantaa River (Finnish: Vantaanjoki), which flows through the region into the Gulf of Finland.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vantaa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vantaa
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