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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I’d made a boneheaded mistake, traveling more than 24 hours from Nashville to Ulaanbaatar less than a day before the race began.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Zandanshatar 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. 22, 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
David Pierson visited the Mongolian Circus School in the country’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, where he interviewed students, teachers and professional performers.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
The pontiff also gave a special shout-out to the Chinese people at the end of his main Mass in Ulaanbaatar.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 4, 2023
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