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Beograd

Beograd

4.8
The capital and largest city of Serbia, also called Belgrade, where the Danube and Sava rivers meet
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbeɪoʊɡrɑːd/
: Belgrado
  • The vibrant city of Beograd is known for its rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • I traveled to Beograd to explore its historic fortifications and beautiful architecture.

  • The scenic views of the rivers from Beograd are truly breathtaking.

  • The Ottomans, with superior forces, ambush the Austrians in difficult terrain to the south of Beograd.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

Belgrade
vsBeograd
49 2.6

The capital city of Serbia where the Danube and Sava rivers meet

has identical meaning but uses the local name form

Surface Forms

Beograd main

Etymology

Beograd comes from two Slavic parts: beo meaning 'white' and grad meaning 'city' or 'town'. So Beograd (often called Belgrade in English) means 'white city', which helps you remember the name of Serbia's capital.