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Orumiyeh

Orumiyeh

9.9
A city on the west side of Lake Urmia in northwest Iran
  • proper noun
translation icon : Orumiyeh
  • The city of Orumiyeh is known for its proximity to Lake Urmia.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Orumiyeh to explore its historic bazaars and cultural sites.

  • I visited Orumiyeh last summer.

  • She was born and raised in Orumiyeh before moving abroad.

  • Orumiyeh is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • Orumiyeh is known for its beautiful views of Orumiyeh and Lake Urmia.

  • Many tourists visit Orumiyeh to explore its rich cultural heritage.

  • The city of Orumiyeh is famous for its delicious local cuisine.

Synonyms

Urmia
vsOrumiyeh
6.7

A city in northwestern Iran on the west side of a large salt lake

is the alternate spelling used for the same city

Compounds

Daryacheh-ye Orumiyeh
9.9

A shallow salty lake in northwestern Iran near Tabriz and the border with Turkey

Surface Forms

Orumiyeh main

Etymology

The word Orumiyeh comes from the nearby name Lake Urmia, and a helpful way to remember it is that the lake's name is linked to words for 'water' in local languages. So Orumiyeh can be thought of as a place 'by the water', which fits the city's location beside the lake.