Chita

American

[chi-tah, chyi-tah] / tʃɪˈtɑ, tʃyɪˈtɑ /

noun

a city in the SE Russian Federation in Asia.

Chita British

/ tʃiˈta /

noun

an industrial city in SE Russia, on the Trans-Siberian railway. Pop: 309 000 (2005 est)

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Okhunjon Rustamov, 31 and from Chita in Siberia, had worked as a welder after serving a mandatory term in special forces.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Chita Rivera created several memorable Broadway characters that are now considered part of the canon, including the role of Velma Kelly in the original production of “Chicago.”

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Producers felt artistically secure when Chita — no last name needed — was on board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Broadway's Chita Rivera – star of productions like "West Side Story," "Chicago" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" – has died, her family has confirmed.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

Chita tapped upon the panel, and stepped away a few paces, to stand with her back to me.

From A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois by Bennet, Robert Ames

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