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Ukraine
geographical name \yü-ˈkrān, ˈyü-ˌ, also yü-ˈkrīn\
Definition of UKRAINE
country E Europe on N coast of Black Sea; a constituent republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1923–91 ∗ Kiev area 233,089 square miles (603,701 square kilometers), pop 45,858,000
Usage Discussion of UKRAINE
In the past Ukraine was frequently referred to as the Ukraine; however, since Ukraine declared independence in 1991, most newspapers and magazines have adopted the style of referring to Ukraine without the the, and this has become the more common styling.
Variants of UKRAINE
Ukraine or Ukra·yi·na \ˌü-krä-ˈyē-nä\ or chiefly formerly the Ukraine
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Rhymes with UKRAINE
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UKRAINE Defined for Kids
Ukraine
geographical name \yü-ˈkrān, ˈyü-ˌkrān\
Definition of UKRAINE for Kids
country E Europe on N coast of Black Sea; capital, Kiev
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