Yerevan

American

[yer-uh-vahn, yi-ryi-vahn] / ˌjɛr əˈvɑn, jɪ rjɪˈvɑn /

Or Erevan,

noun

a city in and the capital of Armenia, in the W part.

Yerevan British

/ jɪrɪˈvan /

noun

Also called: Erevan. Erivan. the capital of Armenia: founded in the 8th century _bc ; an industrial city and a main focus of trade routes since ancient times; university. Pop: 1 066 000 (2005 est)

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Yerevan

It takes place in Yerevan, a crossroads between Russia and the Middle East -- the two main issues on the agenda.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

The two leaders held talks in a hotel in Armenia's capital Yerevan ahead of the EPC summit, to which 48 heads of state and government have been invited.

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

Chapters have popped up at Glendale College and in Yerevan, Armenia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Diplomatic relations between Ankara and Yerevan have been suspended since then.

From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025

At first, she worked in a small town, then moved to the capital, Yerevan, hoping for a better job and more opportunities.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

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