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Definition of voronezh
voronezh
/vəˈroʊ.nɛʒ/
Vo · ro · nezh
voronezh Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in southwestern Russia, serving as the administrative center of Voronezh Oblast, historically significant as the birthplace of the Russian regular navy under Peter the Great.
2
An oblast (administrative region) in southwestern Russia, located in the basin of the middle Don River.
Example
"Agriculture is a vital part of the economy in Voronezh Oblast due to its fertile black soil."
3
A river in southwestern Russia that flows south for approximately 342 kilometers before emptying into the Don River.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Voronezh River, whose name is of debated origin. It may be related to the Slavic root 'voron' (meaning 'raven') or derived from a historical Slavic personal name.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voronezh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voronezh