Nakhichevan-on-Don

proper noun

Originally a town established on the right bank of Don in Russia by Armenians resettled from Crimea; later incorporated into the city of Rostov-on-Don.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. Originally a town established on the right bank of Don in Russia by Armenians resettled from Crimea; later incorporated into the city of Rostov-on-Don.

    Synonyms: Nakhichevan-na-Donu, New Nakhichevan, Nor Nakhichevan

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounOriginally a town established on the right bank of Don in Russia by Armenians resettled from Crimea; later incorporated into the city of Rostov-on-Don.

Origin

Named after Nakhichevan, one of the ancient areas of Armenia. Partial calque of Russian Нахичева́нь-на-Дону́ (Naxičevánʹ-na-Donú).

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Translations

Polish Nachiczewan nad Donem
  • Nachiczewan nad Donemtown
Russian Нахичева́нь-на-Дону́
  • Нахичева́нь-на-Дону́ (Naxičevánʹ-na-Donú)town
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APA

Nakhichevan-on-Don. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nakhichevan-on-Don

MLA

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Chicago

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