oblast
noun
(in Russia and the Soviet Union) an administrative division corresponding to an autonomous province.
oblasts
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pluralof oblast.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Note: Regions consists of republics, krais, oblasts, cities of federal importance, and autonomous okrugs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The funds will be used for the reconstruction of the electricity grid and heat supply systems in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv oblasts, Mr. Shyhal told reporters.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
“This is demonstrated by continued construction of defensive fortifications in Zaporizhzhia and Luhansk oblasts and deployment of personnel,” the Ministry said in a briefing Monday.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
That is composed of two oblasts, or regions, Donetsk and Luhansk.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2022
The various oblasts, mini-states and fiefdoms are simply not economically viable on their own.
From After the Rain : how the West lost the East by Vaknin, Samuel
