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Definition of veliki

veliki

/ˈvɛlɪki/
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veliki Lexical Profile

• noun

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A transliterated Slavic term meaning 'great' or 'grand', primarily appearing in English texts as a proper noun component for historical cities, geographic regions, and landmarks in Eastern Europe.

Example

"Historical records from the medieval period frequently emphasize the cultural and commercial dominance of Veliki Novgorod."

• Rhymes for veliki

• Nearby Words

veiled chameleon
vein
vejle
veliki
veliky novgorod
vellereus
vellore

Word Origin & Etymology

Transliterated from Slavic languages (such as Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Bulgarian), originating from Proto-Slavic '*velikъ', meaning 'great', 'large', or 'grand'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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