Estonia
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.”
How to use Estonia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small Baltic country bordering Russia and Latvia, known for its historic capital, Tallinn.
Word forms
Estonias plural
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_____ is known for its medieval old town in Tallinn and its advanced digital government services.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin Estonia, likely tracing back to the ancient tribal name Aestii recorded by the Roman historian Tacitus.
Rhymes for Estonia
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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.