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Estonia
eh-STOH-nee-uh
Estonia (name) means a country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, north of Latvia. Example: “Estonia is known for its medieval old town in Tallinn and its advanced digital government services.”
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A country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, north of Latvia.
"While there is less income inequality in Estonia than in the United States—and, with 1.3 million people, the country is significantly smaller—the Baltic nation also has its share of cultural diversity."
— Sarah Butrymowicz, Estonia Is Becoming the New Finland (2016)
"Estonia is known for its medieval old town in Tallinn and its advanced digital government services."
How to use Estonia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small Baltic country bordering Russia and Latvia, known for its historic capital, Tallinn.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Estonia, likely tracing back to the ancient tribal name Aestii recorded by the Roman historian Tacitus.
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What does “Estonia” mean?
The word “Estonia” means a country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, north of Latvia. In plain terms, a small Baltic country bordering Russia and Latvia, known for its historic capital, Tallinn.
How do you pronounce “Estonia”?
“Estonia” is pronounced eh-STOH-nee-uh (/ɛˈstoʊni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Estonia” in a sentence?
Here is “Estonia” used in a sentence: “Estonia is known for its medieval old town in Tallinn and its advanced digital government services.”
What part of speech is “Estonia”?
“Estonia” is a name.
Where does the word “Estonia” come from?
The word “Estonia” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Estonia, likely tracing back to the ancient tribal name Aestii recorded by the Roman historian Tacitus.
Is “Estonia” a common word?
“Estonia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
