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Baltic States

/ˈbɔːltɪk steɪts/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    The group of three countries in Northern Europe: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

    "The Baltic States have a rich cultural heritage and a complex history."
  2. 2

    A geopolitical region that shares historical and cultural ties.

    "The Baltic States are often discussed in the context of European Union politics."

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The term 'Baltic States' refers to the three countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, located along the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The name 'Baltic' derives from the Latin 'Balticus', which was used in the Middle Ages to describe the sea and its surrounding regions.

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