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Definition of warsaw

warsaw

/ˈwɔːr.sɔː/
war · saw
Adjective:Varsovian
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warsaw Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Poland, located on the Vistula River in east-central Europe, widely recognized for its extensive post-World War II reconstruction and its historic Old Town.

Example

"After being almost entirely destroyed during World War II, Warsaw was meticulously rebuilt and now stands as a vibrant European cultural and economic hub."

• Nearby Words

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warrior
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wart snake
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Polish 'Warszawa', which is traditionally believed to originate from the personal name 'Warsz' (a shortened form of Warcisław) combined with a possessive suffix, meaning 'belonging to Warsz'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warsaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warsaw
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