Romania
Romania (name) means a country in southeastern Europe, with Bucharest as its capital. Example: “They spent two weeks backpacking through Romania.”
How to use Romania
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Southeast European nation bordering Hungary, Ukraine, and Bulgaria among others.
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Etymology
From Romanian român ("Romanian"), itself from Latin romanus ("Roman"), plus the place-name suffix -ia.
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What does “Romania” mean?
The word “Romania” means a country in southeastern Europe, with Bucharest as its capital. In plain terms, the Southeast European nation bordering Hungary, Ukraine, and Bulgaria among others.
How do you pronounce “Romania”?
“Romania” is pronounced roh-MAY-nee-uh (/ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Romania” in a sentence?
Here is “Romania” used in a sentence: “They spent two weeks backpacking through Romania.”
What part of speech is “Romania”?
“Romania” is a name.
Where does the word “Romania” come from?
The word “Romania” comes from Latin. From Romanian român ("Romanian"), itself from Latin romanus ("Roman"), plus the place-name suffix -ia.
Is “Romania” a common word?
“Romania” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Romania?
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
Where is Romania located?
Romania is a country located in southeastern Europe.
Is Romania the same as Roma?
No. Romania is a country in southeastern Europe, while Roma refers to an unrelated ethnic group with roots in India. The two words are spelled similarly but refer to different things.
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