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Brest

brehst

Brest (name) means a port city in Brittany, France, and a city in Belarus near the Polish border. Example: “The naval base at Brest has a long military history.”

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A port city in Brittany, France, and a city in Belarus near the Polish border.
"The naval base at Brest has a long military history."
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Etymology

From Breton Brest, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word meaning "hill."

Origin: Proto-Celtic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Brest” mean?

The word “Brest” means a port city in Brittany, France, and a city in Belarus near the Polish border.

How do you pronounce “Brest”?

“Brest” is pronounced brehst (/bɹɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “Brest” in a sentence?

Here is “Brest” used in a sentence: “The naval base at Brest has a long military history.”

What part of speech is “Brest”?

“Brest” is a name.

Where does the word “Brest” come from?

The word “Brest” comes from Proto-Celtic. From Breton Brest, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word meaning "hill.".

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