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Ulaanbaatar

American  
[oo-lahn-bah-tawr] / ˈu lɑnˈbɑ tɔr /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Mongolia, in East Asia: former holy city of Mongolian Buddhism.


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

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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