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Donetske

Donetske

9.0
An industrial city in eastern Ukraine known for coal and steel
  • proper noun
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  • Donetske is an important city in Ukraine, famous for its rich deposits of coal.

Examples

  • Many families in Donetske have worked in the steel factories for generations.

  • Donetske is known for its coal mining and heavy industries.

  • The economic growth of Donetske has attracted workers from across the region.

  • I visited Donetske last summer.

  • The city of Donetske is known for its coal mining.

  • The residents of Donetske enjoy a vibrant community, built around its industrial heritage.

  • Donetske has various attractions related to its history of mining and industry.

Synonyms

Donetsk
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A large industrial city in eastern Ukraine

is an industrial city in the same basin but not labeled as major
Stalino
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Former name of the industrial city now called Donetsk in eastern Ukraine

is the present name used now rather than the older historical name

Surface Forms

Donetske main

Etymology

Donetske comes from the name of the Donets River and the ending -ke, which makes it mean 'of the Donets' or 'by the Donets'. That's why Donetske is the name of an industrial city in the Donets coal area.