Donbas
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ukrainian Донба́с (Donbás), abbreviation of Доне́цький басе́йн (Donécʹkyj baséjn, “Donets Basin”), after Доне́ць (Donécʹ, “Donets River”) + басе́йн (baséjn, “basin”). Compare Donbass, from Russian.
Proper noun
Donbas
- An industrial region in eastern Ukraine.
Usage notes
Usually used with a definite article (the Donbas).
Synonyms
- Donets Basin, Donbass
Translations
An industrial region in eastern Ukraine.
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Anagrams
Portuguese
Proper noun
Donbas m
- Alternative form of Donbass
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