oblast

noun

Meaning

An administrative division or province within Russia and several other post-Soviet states.

Examples

The governor of the Sverdlovsk Oblast announced new infrastructure projects for the region.
Each oblast is governed by an administration that reports to the federal government.

Synonyms: province, region, district, territory

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oblast

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɒblɑːst

Definition

An administrative division or province within Russia and several other post-Soviet states.

Examples

The governor of the Sverdlovsk Oblast announced new infrastructure projects for the region.
Each oblast is governed by an administration that reports to the federal government.
The map clearly delineated the borders of every oblast in the country.

Synonyms of oblast

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