Tbilisi

American

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

noun

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

Tbilisi British

/ təbɪˈliːsɪ /

noun

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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Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Tbilisi remained open to restoring the relationship, despite being left off the itinerary for Vance's South Caucasus trip.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

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

As she learned of the news in court in Tbilisi, Miss Culley gave her lawyer Malkhaz Salakaia a big hug.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

In downtown Batumi, which has undergone a bit of a face-lift in recent years, we found no signs of the tourist crowds that can mob Tbilisi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“Jackals,” said my road-trip partner, Meagan, an American who calls Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

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