Crimea
the Crimea, a peninsula in southeastern Ukraine, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
a former autonomous republic of the Soviet Union, now a region of Ukraine. About 10,000 sq. mi. (25,900 sq. km).
- Also called Krim, Krym [krim] /krɪm/ .
Other words from Crimea
- Cri·me·an, adjective
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How to use Crimea in a sentence
They have sent warships to menace Ukraine from the sea and gathered tens of thousands of troops at the border—the most since Russia’s annexation of Crimea seven years ago.
'They Want the West to Be Frightened.' Ukraine's President on Why Russia Sent Troops to the Border | Simon Shuster / Shumy, Ukraine | April 12, 2021 | TimeHence the occupation of Crimea, and the fueling of independence movements in Donetsk and Luhansk.
What Happens Next in the Rising Violence Between Ukraine and Russia | Ian Bremmer | April 10, 2021 | TimeKokorina, who now works in Kyiv as an investigative reporter, says the takeover would have been impossible without the support of Russia’s occupying forces in Crimea.
Meet the Russian 'Information Warrior' Seeking To Discredit COVID-19 Vaccines | Simon Shuster | March 22, 2021 | TimeFrom its studios in Crimea, the outlet now broadcasts mostly on its website, relying on a network of online supporters to share its livestreams on social media.
Meet the Russian 'Information Warrior' Seeking To Discredit COVID-19 Vaccines | Simon Shuster | March 22, 2021 | TimeSo he took over the whole media landscape in Crimea, piece by piece.
Meet the Russian 'Information Warrior' Seeking To Discredit COVID-19 Vaccines | Simon Shuster | March 22, 2021 | Time
It is the only tourist center Ukraine has left on the Black Sea, since Russia annexed Crimea last spring.
“It is not about Crimea, the West wants our skins hanging on the wall,” he said.
After His Disastrous Annual Press Conference, Putin Needs A Hug | Anna Nemtsova | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe brazen land grab of Crimea was planned while Putin was enjoying the limelight of the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Putin Is Lying on Ukraine—and the West Can’t Stop Him | Jamie Dettmer | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTKIEV, Ukraine—He took the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea with just a few shots fired.
Putin Is Lying on Ukraine—and the West Can’t Stop Him | Jamie Dettmer | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the whole thing with Ukraine and grabbing Crimea has people worried.
How The Cold War Endgame Played Out In The Rubble Of The Berlin Wall | William O’Connor | November 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was my still greater good fortune to be able to leave the Crimea with the last detachment of our army.
The British Expedition to the Crimea | William Howard RussellAustria nominally joined the Western alliance, and Piedmont followed her into it and sent a contingent to the Crimea.
The Life of Mazzini | Bolton KingIt is said that he is now banished in polite exile to the Crimea.
A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections | Isabel Florence HapgoodUnfortunately, he was then in the Crimea, gathering "material."
A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections | Isabel Florence HapgoodAt about this time Russia engaged in an unsuccessful war in the Crimea.
A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines | Clayton Edwards
British Dictionary definitions for Crimea
/ (kraɪˈmɪə) /
a peninsula and autonomous region in Ukraine between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov: a former autonomous republic of the Soviet Union (1921–45), part of the Ukrainian SSR from 1945 until 1991: Russian name: Krym
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Cultural definitions for Crimea
[ (kreye-mee-uh, kruh-mee-uh) ]
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