Donbas

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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.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdɒnbæs/

Proper noun

Donbas

  1. An industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

Usage notes

Usually used with a definite article (the Donbas).

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Portuguese

Proper noun

Donbas m

  1. Alternative form of Donbass
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