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Definition of voronezh

voronezh

/vəˈroʊ.nɛʒ/
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voronezh Lexical Profile

• 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.

• Nearby Words

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voringsfossen
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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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voronezh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voronezh
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