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Deva

Deva

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A city in western Romania that is the capital of Hunedoara County
  • proper noun
: Deva
  • As the vehicles, probably fifty altogether, passed and turned the corner toward Deva, Joanna saw the silhouettes of young men sitting on benches in the backs of the trucks.
  • Princess Deva

Examples

  • By now, her sisters and their husbands were probably in the hotel in Deva, a town built around a steep hill with Dacian and Roman ruins at the top.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The picturesque city of Deva is well known for its historic fortress overlooking the landscape.

  • "I went to this hotel in Deva, but you are not arriving.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • "But, Joanna, we must meet the group in Deva."

    Fiction book (2002)

  • I visited Deva, the charming capital of Hunedoara County, during my trip to Romania.

  • Deva offers a rich cultural experience with its museums and local cuisine worth exploring.

Surface Forms

Deva main

Etymology

Deva comes from an old Dacian word dava meaning 'fort' or 'settlement', a word used for many ancient towns in the area. So the name fits the city, which grew around a hilltop fortress.