Bessarabia

[ bes-uh-rey-bee-uh ]

noun

1. a region in Moldova, on the W shore of the Black Sea: formerly in Romania.

Bessarabia

/ ˌbɛsəˈreɪbɪə /

noun

1. a region in E Europe, mostly in Moldova and Ukraine: long disputed by the Turks and Russians; a province of Romania from 1918 until 1940. Area: about 44 300 sq km (17 100 sq miles)

Other Words From

• Bes·sa·ra·bi·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

Athanaric staked his all on one battle with the Huns, and lost, by the rivers of Bessarabia.

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He penetrated to the plains of Bessarabia, where his retreat was cut off and he was forced to surrender.

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Another man, a Budapest painter, started off for an indefinite stay with an army corps in Bessarabia.

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The state of Bessarabia had changed hands two or three times, remaining finally in the hands of Russia.

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The southern part of Bessarabia, however, has few Rumanians, while the northern part is largely populated by them.

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