Tallinn
or Tal·lin
[ tah-lin, tal-in ]
/ ˈtɑ lɪn, ˈtæl ɪn /
noun
a seaport in and the capital of Estonia, on the Gulf of Finland.
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Example sentences from the Web for Tallinn
Tallinn feels palpably Scandinavian with its polished old-town brick, seaside positioning and glut of cool cafes.
Tallinn, he boasts, is a favorite destination for liberal Russians seeking escape from their more authoritarian society.
Russia May Threaten the Baltics but Estonia Knows How to Fight Back|James Kirchick|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEASTSuggest Warsaw, Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn keep an eye out for masked men with guns wearing camouflage and no military insignia.
Up to a Point: The U.S. Government’s Minimum Wage Is $430 Million Per Hour|P. J. O’Rourke|March 21, 2014|DAILY BEASTAfter traveling and hiding for a month, he showed up in Tallinn, Estonia, last week and asked for political asylum.
British Dictionary definitions for Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallin
/ (ˈtælɪn) /
noun
the capital of Estonia, on the Gulf of Finland: founded by the Danes in 1219; a port and naval base. Pop: 384 000 (2005 est)German name: Reval
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