Jerevan

6.3

The capital and largest city of Armenia in the west of the country

proper noun
/ˈdʒɛrəˌvɑn/

: Ereván

In 1918, Jerevan became the capital of Armenia after the collapse of the Russian Empire.

Examples

The architecture of Jerevan reflects a blend of Soviet-era structures and modern designs.
She traveled from Tbilisi to Jerevan to attend a cultural festival.
Jerevan is known for its rich history.
Have you ever been to Jerevan?
In 1918, Jerevan became the capital of Armenia after the collapse of the Russian Empire.
She traveled from Tbilisi to Jerevan to attend a cultural festival.
The architecture of Jerevan reflects a blend of Soviet-era structures and modern designs.

Synonyms

Yerevan

vsJerevan

2 6.4

The capital and largest city of Armenia

is the same city but written using an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

Jerevan main

Etymology

Jerevan takes its name from an old fortress called Erebuni and is linked to an Armenian word meaning 'to appear'. A popular story says Noah first 'saw' the place on Mount Ararat, so a helpful way to remember Jerevan is to think of the English word appear, because the name means the place that 'appeared'.