Definitions

1. noun

A major river in eastern Ukraine and Russia, forming part of the border between the two countries.

“The Dnieper River is an essential source of water and hydroelectric power in Ukraine.”

2. proper noun

A historical name for the medieval state of Kievan Rus’, which existed from the 9th to the 13th century.

“The Dnieper region was a significant center of trade and culture during the Middle Ages.”