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Stalingrad
STAH-lihng-rad
Stalingrad (name) means the former name of the Russian city of Volgograd, site of a pivotal Second World War battle. Example: “The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point of the war.”
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The former name of the Russian city of Volgograd, site of a pivotal Second World War battle.
"The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point of the war."
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Etymology
Named after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin; renamed Volgograd in 1961.
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What does “Stalingrad” mean?
The word “Stalingrad” means the former name of the Russian city of Volgograd, site of a pivotal Second World War battle.
How do you pronounce “Stalingrad”?
“Stalingrad” is pronounced STAH-lihng-rad (/ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Stalingrad” in a sentence?
Here is “Stalingrad” used in a sentence: “The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point of the war.”
What part of speech is “Stalingrad”?
“Stalingrad” is a name.
Where does the word “Stalingrad” come from?
The word “Stalingrad” dates back to around 1961. Named after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin; renamed Volgograd in 1961.
