Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Stalinabad
Proper noun
/ˌstɑːlɪnəˈbæd/
Definition
A city in Tajikistan that was named after the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
Examples
- Stalinabad was a significant site for Soviet influence in Central Asia.
- Many historical buildings from the Stalinabad era still exist in the city today.
Meaning
Refers to the historical name of the city of Dushanbe, which was changed to Stalinabad during the Soviet era.
Synonyms
- Dushanbe
- Duschanbe
- Stalinabad (historical name)
