donetsk

/dəˈnɛtsk/; /dɔˈnɛtsk/

Definitions

1. noun

A city in eastern Ukraine, the capital of the Donetsk Oblast, known for its steel industry.

“The city of Donetsk was heavily affected by the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists.”

2. proper noun

The Donetsk Oblast, a province in eastern Ukraine, known for its coal and steel industry.

“The Donetsk Oblast has been a key region in Ukraine’s economic development.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Donetsk or the Donetsk Oblast.

“The Donetsk dialect is a variant of the Ukrainian language spoken in eastern Ukraine.”

Synonyms

  • Donetsk Oblast
  • eastern Ukrainian city

Antonyms

  • Lviv Oblast
  • western Ukrainian city