Dushanbe
[ doo-shahn-buh, -shahm-, dyoo-; Russian doo-shuhn-bye ]
noun
a city in and the capital of Tadzhikistan, in the southwestern part of the Russian Federation in Asia, southwest of Tashkent.
- Formerly Dyu·sham·be [dyoo-shahm-buh] /dyʊˈʃɑm bə/ .
- Formerly Sta·li·na·bad [stah-luh-nuh-bahd; Russian stuh-lyi-nuh-baht] /ˌstɑ lə nəˈbɑd; Russian stə lyɪ nʌˈbɑt/ .
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How to use Dushanbe in a sentence
The motive for the stabbing in Dushanbe last Tuesday is still unclear.
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British Dictionary definitions for Dushanbe
Dushanbe
/ (duːˈʃɑːnbɪ) /
noun
the capital of Tajikistan; a cultural centre. Pop: 551 000 (2005 est): Former name (1929–61): Stalinabad
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