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Dnipropetrovsk

Dnipropetrovsk

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A city in east central Ukraine on the Dnieper River known for metal factories
  • proper noun
  • /ˌdɪnɪproʊˈpɛtrɒvsk/
: Dnipropetrovsk
  • Many factories in Dnipropetrovsk contribute to Ukraine's economy through their production of steel and machinery.

Examples

  • The city of Dnipropetrovsk is known for its strong metallurgical industry and vibrant cultural scene.

  • Once the dimensions had limited trial in Dnipropetrovsk, the export was indefinitely conducted of juice people, and different lifespan was roughed of imperial hats of sections and dense other conditioning.

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  • In response to the tragic death of three residents of Kiryat Malachi, Jewish students from the city of Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine), who study at the "Or Avner" school, sent letters of support to students at their twin school in Kiryat Malachi, "Chabad Girls."

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  • Dnipropetrovsk is a major industrial city located on the banks of the Dnieper River in Ukraine.

Synonyms

Yekaterinoslav
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  • Literature
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Former name of the Ukrainian city now called Dnipro on the Dnieper River

is the later official name used today for that city

Surface Forms

Etymology

Dnipropetrovsk combines two parts: Dnipro (the river, 'Dnieper') and Petrovsk (from Petro, 'Peter'), so it originally meant 'Peter's place on the Dnipro'. That's why the name points to a city on the Dnieper River and its strong industry.