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Esthonia

Esthonia

9.9
A former name for the country now called Estonia in northeastern Europe
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
: Estonia
  • Many historical documents refer to the Baltic nation as Esthonia.

Examples

  • The independence of Esthonia was recognized after the end of World War I.

  • The country of Esthonia was known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • Trade routes through Esthonia were significant in medieval European history.

  • In the past, Esthonia had a different political landscape.

  • Many historical documents refer to the Baltic nation as Esthonia.

  • The independence of Esthonia was recognized after the end of World War I.

  • Trade routes through Esthonia were significant in medieval European history.

Synonyms

Estonia
vsEsthonia
27 1.8

A country in northern Europe by the Baltic Sea with capital Tallinn

is the older name formerly used instead of the present common name
Republic of Estonia
vsEsthonia
1 3.5

A country in northern Europe on the Baltic Sea with capital Tallinn

is the older name formerly used for the same country

Surface Forms

Esthonia main

Etymology

Esthonia is an older English name for Estonia. It comes from the local name Eesti, the word the people use for themselves, so Esthonia means the 'land of the Ests' and refers to the country we now call Estonia.