Tiflis
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- proper noun
- Archaic
- In another case, a semi-literate moulder married a well-educated woman whose father had been a wealthy merchant in Tiflis.
Examples
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The biography for the classical orchestra composer Aram Khachaturian incorrectly states that his birthplace city, Tiflis, is in Russia.
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The city of Tiflis has a rich history dating back to ancient times.
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They had seen him often in Tiflis...
Fiction book (1999) -
From Tiflis.
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From Tiflis.
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"Tiflis" is the Armenian language name for the city, which has historically always had a large ethnic Armenian population.
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Many tourists visit Tiflis to explore its beautiful architecture and vibrant culture.
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In the past, Tiflis was known for its diverse ethnic communities and lively markets.
Synonyms
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The capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura River in the southeast of the country
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tiflis is the old name for Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The name comes from the Georgian word tbili which means 'warm' because the city has hot springs, so thinking of Tiflis as the 'warm place' helps you remember it is the same city now called Tbilisi.