Moldova

[mawl-doh-vuh]

noun

1. Formerly Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic,. Formerly Moldavia. a republic in southeastern Europe: formed in 1940 from the former republic of Moldavia and the ceded Romanian territory of Bessarabia. 13,100 sq. mi. (33,929 sq. km). Kishinev.

Moldova

/ mɒlˈdəʊvə /

noun

1. Also called: Moldavia. a republic in SE Europe: comprising the E part of the former principality of Moldavia, the E part of which (Bessarabia) was ceded to the Soviet Union in 1940 and formed the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic until it gained independence in 1991; an agricultural region with many vineyards. Official language: Romanian. Religion: nonreligious and Christian. Currency: leu. Capital: Chişinǎu (Kishinev). Pop: 3 619 925 (2013 est). Area: 33 670 sq km (13 000 sq miles)

Moldova

1. Republic in eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine to the north and east, the Black Sea to the south, and Romania to the west. Its capital and largest city is Kishinev.

The Soviet Union took Moldova from Romania in 1940; most of its people speak Romanian.

This former member of the Soviet Union declared its independence in 1991.

Other Word Forms

• Moldovan adjective

Example Sentences

Leaders from France, Germany and Poland have travelled to Moldova to show support for the country's accession to the EU and warn of Russia's "relentless" efforts to undermine that ambition.

From BBC

On Wednesday, he posted additional letters on social media that outlined tariff plans for countries including the Philippines, Iraq and Moldova.

From BBC

Still, it would have been nice to see how “1984” inspired people in Ukraine or Moldova or Kyrgyzstan.

From Los Angeles Times

But Spalletti has since recalled him for the upcoming matches against Norway and Moldova.

From BBC

Within the past few years, it’s been used to create political deepfakes from Moldova to South Africa to the United States.

From Salon