Transylvania
What is another word for Transylvania? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A historical region in west-central Romania, known for its forests, mountains, and folklore.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Transsilvania, meaning "the land beyond the forest" — trans- ("across") plus silva ("forest"), a translation of the Hungarian name Erdély.
Full origin of Transylvania →Frequently asked questions
What does “Transylvania” mean?
The word “Transylvania” means a historical region in west-central Romania, known for its forests, mountains, and folklore. In plain terms, a real region of Romania, though it's best known internationally through vampire fiction.
How do you pronounce “Transylvania”?
“Transylvania” is pronounced tran-suhl-VAY-nee-uh (/ˌtɹæn.səlˈveɪ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Transylvania” in a sentence?
Here is “Transylvania” used in a sentence: “Transylvania is famous for its medieval castles and its association with the Dracula legend.”
What part of speech is “Transylvania”?
“Transylvania” is a name.
Where does the word “Transylvania” come from?
The word “Transylvania” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Transsilvania, meaning "the land beyond the forest" — trans- ("across") plus silva ("forest"), a translation of the Hungarian name Erdély.
Related words
Transsilvania
Transsylvania
