/axməˈtoʊvə/ Ahk-mah-TOH-vah

Definitions

1. proper noun

A Russian poet and writer known for her works during the Soviet era.

“Akshah, a poet, is often compared to Akhmatova for her similar writing style.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement of time, in this case, a type of unit used in poetry.

“The poem has multiple akhmatovas, each one telling a different story.”