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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.

· First attested 1961

Class of 1961 Stalingrad joined the language around 1961.

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Rhymes for Stalingrad

Leningrad

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Frequently asked questions

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.