Tbilisi

American  

[tuh-buh-lee-see, tbyi-lyee-syi] / tə bəˈli si, tbyɪˈlyi syɪ /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of the Georgian Republic, in the southeastern part, on the Kura.

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Tbilisi British  

/ təbɪˈliːsɪ /

noun

1. Russian name: Tiflis.  the capital of Georgia, on the Kura River: founded in 458; taken by the Russians in 1801; university (1918); a major industrial centre. Pop: 1 042 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Georgia said Tuesday it was "patiently" waiting for a reset in US ties, as US Vice President JD Vance visited neighbours Armenia and Azerbaijan but skipped Tbilisi -- once Washington's closest regional ally.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Among them are ice dance couple Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin, who competed under the ROC designation in Beijing four years ago, made moves towards skating for the U.S.—and instead landed on Tbilisi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

"I'm standing for the future of this country," says Giorgi Arabuli, who has taken part in protests on the streets of Georgia's capital Tbilisi almost every night since they began a year ago.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

After 35 years in Tbilisi, Megreladze had returned to Guria, where along with plucking tea leaves she also makes wine and hosts the odd guest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Tbilisi did not immediately react to Berlin recalling its ambassador.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025