🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Lituanie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Lituanie pronunciation

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lithuania/lɪθˈjuː.eɪ.ni.ə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La Lituanie est connue pour ses paysages magnifiques."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A country in the Baltic region of Europe.

    "Lithuania is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history."
  2. 2

    The capital city of Lithuania.

    "Vilnius is the largest city and the capital of Lithuania."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Lithuania' is derived from the name of the river Lietuva, which is believed to have originated from the Proto-Baltic word 'lietu', meaning 'to flow'. The term has evolved through various historical contexts, reflecting the region's cultural and political history since the formation of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 13th century.

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