Etymology

hero city

Today it means: A city that received an honorary title for outstanding heroism, especially a Soviet city honored for heroism during World War II, or a city honored by Ukraine for actions during the 2022 Russian invasion. Full definition →

Russian го́род-геро́й
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  1. Russian · calque ofго́род-геро́й
  2. English todayhero city

Calque of Russian го́род-геро́й (górod-gerój).

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