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Definition of veliky novgorod
veliky novgorod
veliky novgorod Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
One of the oldest and most important historic cities in northwestern Russia, situated along the Volkhov River, renowned for its significant role in medieval history as the capital of the Novgorod Republic.
Example
"The architectural monuments and medieval frescoes of Veliky Novgorod have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently confused with Nizhny Novgorod, another prominent but geographically distinct Russian city located further east on the Volga River.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Russian 'Великий Новгород' (Velikiy Novgorod), which literally translates to 'Great New City', a name distinguishing it from older settlements in the region.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Veliky novgorod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veliky novgorod