Ulaanbaatar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Ulaanbaatar
First recorded in 1925–30; from Mongolian: literally, “Red Hero,” from ulaan “red” + baatar “hero”
Example Sentences
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Goyol had to figure out how to ship products across the globe despite the high costs of running an e-commerce business from Ulaanbaatar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
The prime minister took office in June after thousands of young people demonstrated in the capital Ulaanbaatar, venting frustration at wealthy elites, corruption and injustice.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
He was welcomed by Mongolia's leader at a lavish ceremony in the Asian nation's capital Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024
That kind of attention to detail should reassure you that soccer’s future — from Beirut to Beijing, and Ulaanbaatar to Hobart — is in safe hands.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024
The interfaith event, held at a theater in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, came midway through Francis’ four-day visit to Mongolia, the first by a pope.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023
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