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Definition of yaroslavl

yaroslavl

/ˌjɑːrəˈslɑːvəl/
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yaroslavl Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historic city in western Russia, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers. It serves as the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast and is a principal city of the Golden Ring, noted for its well-preserved historic architecture.

2

A federal subject (an oblast) of the Russian Federation located in the Central Federal District, named after its capital city.

Example

"The economy of Yaroslavl relies heavily on its machinery and chemical manufacturing sectors."

• Rhymes for yaroslavl

• Nearby Words

yarmouth
yarmulke
yarn
yaroslavl
yarra
yarrow
yatsushiro

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Yaroslav the Wise, a Grand Prince of Kiev, who is credited with founding the city in 1010.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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