Vladimir

American  

[vlad-uh-meer, vluh-dyee-myir] / ˈvlæd əˌmɪər, vlʌˈdji mjɪr /

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.

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Vladimir ¹ British  

/ 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)

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Vladimir ² British  

/ 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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Example Sentences

Vladimir Putin, who is hosting southeast Asian leaders for a summit in the central city of Kazan, has not commented on the large-scale attack on the Russian capital.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“He has the privilege that the entire Argentina team works for him… and for decades, he’s been doing incredible things,” Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

He revealed he had proposed a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G7, but that Moscow was "not ready" for it.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

This view long predates Vladimir Putin’s rise, beginning early in the post-Soviet period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The CIA produced a Soviet passport in the name of Vladimir Butov.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin