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Yerevan

American

[yer-uh-vahn, yi-ryi-vahn] / ˌyɛr əˈvɑn, yɪ ryɪˈvɑn /

Or Erevan,

noun

a city in and the capital of Armenia, in the W part.

Yerevan British

/ jɪrɪˈvan /

noun

Also called: Erevan. Erivan. the capital of Armenia: founded in the 8th century _bc ; an industrial city and a main focus of trade routes since ancient times; university. Pop: 1 066 000 (2005 est)

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The visit follows US President Donald Trump's mediation last year of a peace agreement between the historical rivals Baku and Yerevan, which have fought two wars over the Karabakh region.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Diplomatic relations between Ankara and Yerevan have been suspended since then.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

“In January, we went to Armenia and met a guy who knew a guy at a restaurant in Yerevan who had someone drive tapes in from Tabriz in Iran,” Asdourian said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

France has recently started selling weapons to Yerevan and has opened a consulate in Syunik.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

He’ll be performing on a national, 18-city headlining tour and is even planning a show in Yerevan, Armenia, in July at the Hard Rock Cafe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

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