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Definition of volga
volga
/ˈvoʊl.ɡə/
Vol · ga
Adjective:Volgan
volga Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The longest river in Europe, flowing through central Russia and emptying into the Caspian Sea, widely regarded as the national river of Russia.
2
An automobile brand that originated in the Soviet Union in 1956, historically serving as the standard vehicle for high-ranking government officials and taxi fleets.
Example
"During the Cold War era, seeing a black Volga parked on the street often signaled the presence of important state bureaucrats."
• Rhymes for volga
Word Origin & Etymology
From Russian Волга (Volga), which is likely derived from a Proto-Slavic root '*vòlga' meaning 'wetness' or 'moisture'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Volga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/volga