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Homyel

Homyel

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A city in southeastern Belarus southeast of Minsk
  • proper noun
: Homyel
  • Many factories in Homyel produce machinery and consumer goods for export.

Examples

  • The annual trade fair in Homyel attracts business representatives from around the region.

  • After leaving Minsk, the train makes its next major stop at Homyel.

  • Homyel is beautiful.

  • Wow, Homyel looks amazing in photos!

  • Many factories in Homyel produce machinery and consumer goods for export.

  • After leaving Minsk, the train makes its next major stop at Homyel.

  • The annual trade fair in Homyel attracts business representatives from around the region.

Synonyms

Gomel
vsHomyel
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A city in the southeast of Belarus known for its factories

is the same city name presented as an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

Homyel main

Etymology

Homyel probably comes from an old local Slavic word like gom that meant 'low' or 'wet place', because the town grew up next to a river. That's why the name Homyel helps you remember it as a riverside city on low land.