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Minsk

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Minsk (name) means the capital and largest city of Belarus. Example: “They flew from Moscow to Minsk for the conference.”

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The capital and largest city of Belarus.
"They flew from Moscow to Minsk for the conference."
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Etymology

Comes from Russian Минск (Minsk) or Belarusian Мінск (Minsk).

Origin: Russian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Minsk” mean?
The word “Minsk” means the capital and largest city of Belarus.
How do you pronounce “Minsk”?
“Minsk” is pronounced mihnsk (/mɪnsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Minsk” in a sentence?
Here is “Minsk” used in a sentence: “They flew from Moscow to Minsk for the conference.”
What part of speech is “Minsk”?
“Minsk” is a name.
Is “Minsk” a common word?
“Minsk” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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