Vladimir

[ vlad-uh-meer; Russian vluh-dyee-myir ]

/ ˈvlæd əˌmɪər; Russian vlʌˈdyi myɪr /

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noun

Saint. Also Vlad·i·mir I, Wla·di·mir . Vladimir the Great, a.d. c956–1015, first Christian grand prince of Russia 980–1015.

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

a male given name.

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Words nearby Vladimir

VLA, Vlaardingen, Vlach, Vlad, Vladikavkaz, Vladimir, Vladivostok, Vladivostok agreement, Vlaminck, VLBI, VLCC

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How to use Vladimir in a sentence

Vladimir is not a novel about a woman who sees herself as a victim, nor one about a woman trying to clear her husband’s name.
The Darker Side of Campus Comes to Life in Novels Vladimir and Disorientation|Annabel Gutterman|January 31, 2022|Time
Julia May Jonas’ Vladimir and Elaine Hsieh Chou’s Disorientation explore in blistering detail the power imbalances that inevitably exist in academia—and their unsettling consequences.
The Darker Side of Campus Comes to Life in Novels Vladimir and Disorientation|Annabel Gutterman|January 31, 2022|Time
The 31-year-old picked up shooting seriously in 2014—originally to spend more time with her father-coach Vladimir—and went on to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Meet 6 Heroes Who Helped Battle COVID-19 Before Competing in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics|Jeffrey Kluger|July 8, 2021|Time
He plays Vladimir to Leguizamo’s Estragon in this production, which was recorded over several days in February with each actor in scattered spaces.
Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo take on ‘Godot,’ hoping it’s a powerhouse online|Peter Marks|March 26, 2021|Washington Post

Kim Jong Un is changing role models, steering Pyongyang away from Chinese autocrats toward the ultra-aggressive Vladimir Putin.
Kim Jong Un’s Kid Gloves Are Now Off|Gordon G. Chang|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Tuesday, two senior Kremlin officials, Vladimir Avdeyenko and Boris Rapoport, quit their jobs.
Recession? Devaluation? Inflation? Putin Tells Russia Stay the Course.|Anna Nemtsova|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The New York Daily News declared that “Russian strongman Vladimir Putin has unleashed a weapon of mass distraction.”
Ex-Spy Anna Chapman, From Russia Unloved|Anna Nemtsova|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Russian President Vladimir Putin pounced quickly Sunday, denouncing the economic blockade of the Donbas.
Eastern Ukraine Braces for ‘Full-Scale War’|Jamie Dettmer|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In short, it looks as if Russian President Vladimir Putin sold a stake to China because he needed cash quickly.
China Is Financing Putin’s Aggression|Gordon G. Chang|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the composers schoolfellows Vladimir Stepanovich Adamov takes the first place.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
On this same occasion Tchaikovsky begged Vladimir Stassov to suggest a subject for a symphonic fantasia.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Her father's image faded away, and was replaced by that of her generous companion as he first appeared on the Vladimir railroad.
Michael Strogoff|Jules Verne
Vladimir Franzovitch was weighed down by the most extreme pessimism over the future of Russia.
Eastern Nights - and Flights|Alan Bott
Vladimir Yefimovich, who was bravely struggling with a German translation, now and then mumbled out some German words.
The Duel|A. I. Kuprin

British Dictionary definitions for Vladimir (1 of 2)

Vladimir¹

/ (Russian vlaˈdimir) /

noun

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)

British Dictionary definitions for Vladimir (2 of 2)

Vladimir²

/ (ˈvlædɪˌmɪə, Russian vlaˈdimir) /

noun

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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