Vladimir

American  

[vlad-uh-meer, vluh-dyee-myir] / ˈvlæd əˌmɪər, vlʌˈdyi myɪr /

noun

1. Saint. Also Vladimir I, Wladimir Vladimir the Great, a.d. c956–1015, first Christian grand prince of Russia 980–1015.

2. a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, E of Moscow.

3. a male given name.

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Vladimir ¹ British  

/ vlaˈdimir /

noun

1. a city in W central Russia: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop: 310 000 (2005 est)

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Vladimir ² British  

/ vlaˈdimir, ˈvlædɪˌmɪə /

noun

1. Saint, called the Great. ?956–1015, grand prince of Kiev (980–1015); first Christian ruler of Russia. Feast day: July 15

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Example Sentences

The parade usually features intercontinental ballistic missiles, armored vehicles and goose-stepping soldiers near the walls of Kremlin, and has become a centerpiece of President Vladimir Putin’s decadeslong rule of Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In a 90-minute phone call with Donald Trump later that evening, Vladimir Putin proposed a one-day ceasefire to be observed that day.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart not to resume attacks on Iran in a phone call between the two leaders Wednesday, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

WASHINGTON—President Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a pause in military action in Ukraine during a phone call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

When little Vladimir finally relinquished her, with assurances that he was ‘desolated to leave so early’, she was ready to rest, and see how her recreant knight had borne his punishment.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott