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Urga

Urga

1 9.9
An old name for Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia
  • proper noun
: Urga
  • Urga was the historical name for Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

Examples

  • The city of Urga played a significant role in Mongolia's history before it was renamed.

  • In 1924, the socialist MPR (Mongolian People's Republic) was officially established, and the capital city of Urga was renamed Ulan Bator (Red Hero).

    Academic text (2001)

  • Travelers often explore Urga to learn about its rich cultural heritage as the former capital.

Synonyms

Ulan Bator
vsUrga
1 5.2

The capital and largest city of Mongolia on the Tuul River

is the historical name rather than the current official name
Ulaanbaatar
vsUrga
1 8.5

A city that is the capital and largest of Mongolia in the north-central part of the country

is the historical name for the same city

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Urga comes from the Mongolian word öröö, meaning 'palace' or 'residence'. The city was the home of important religious and political leaders, so the name Urga was used for the place now called Ulaanbaatar.