Vladimir

[vlad-uh-meer, vluh-dyee-myir]

noun

1. Saint. Also Vladimir I, Wladimir Vladimir the Great, a.d. c956–1015, first Christian grand prince of Russia 980–1015.

2. a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, E of Moscow.

3. a male given name.

Vladimir

¹

/ vlaˈdimir /

noun

1. a city in W central Russia: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop: 310 000 (2005 est)

Vladimir

²

/ vlaˈdimir, ˈvlædɪˌmɪə /

noun

1. Saint, called the Great. ?956–1015, grand prince of Kiev (980–1015); first Christian ruler of Russia. Feast day: July 15

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