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Definition of yakovlevo
yakovlevo
/ˌjɑːkəvˈlɛvoʊ/
Ya · kov · le · vo
yakovlevo Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An urban-type settlement in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, notable historically as a site of intense fighting during the Battle of Kursk in World War II.
Example
"The memorial complex in Yakovlevo honors the tank crews who fought in the southern sector of the Kursk salient during the summer of 1943."
2
A common toponym used for numerous rural villages, hamlets, and municipal settlements across the Russian Federation.
Example
"While tracing his family genealogy, he discovered that there were multiple villages named Yakovlevo within the Moscow region alone."
• Rhymes for yakovlevo
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Russian surname 'Yakovlev' (meaning 'son of Yakov/Jacob'), combined with the neuter toponymic suffix '-o', which is traditionally used in Russia to designate a village or rural settlement.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yakovlevo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yakovlevo