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Definition of yerevan
yerevan
/ˌjɛrəˈvɑːn/
Ye · re · van
yerevan Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Armenia, situated along the Hrazdan River in the South Caucasus region. It is recognized as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and serves as the nation's principal cultural, administrative, and industrial center.
Example
"During our tour of the South Caucasus, we spent several days exploring the ancient architecture and vibrant cafe culture of Yerevan."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Erebuni', the name of the ancient Urartian military fortress founded in 782 BC by King Argishti I, around which the modern city developed.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yerevan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yerevan