Soledar

English

Etymology

From Ukrainian Соледа́р (Soledár, literally gift of the salt).

Proper noun

Soledar

  1. A city in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast, in eastern Ukraine, containing an extensive salt mine.
    • 2013, Andrew Evans, Massimiliano Di Pasquale, “Donbas”, in Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide (Bradt Travel Guides), 4th edition, →ISBN, →OCLC, Travel: Ukraine/Europe, page 392:
      The salt mines near the village of Soledar, 13km from Artemivsk, are a real Donbas gem, and are comparable to Poland’s famous Wieliczka mine, Soledar actually translates as 'salt gift', and hosts one of the biggest salt beds in the world. []
      To get to Soledar from Donetsk catch one of the frequent trains to Artemivsk, then take a taxi or a marshrutka from the local bus station (approximately 30 minutes).

Synonyms

  • Brіantsіvka (Брянцівка (Brjancivka)) (17th century-1924)
  • Karlo-Libknekhtovsk (former name) (1924-1991)

Translations

French

Etymology

From Ukrainian Соледа́р (Soledár, literally gift of the salt).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɔ.le.daʁ/

Proper noun

Soledar ?

  1. Soledar (a city in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast, in eastern Ukraine, containing an extensive salt mine).

Synonyms

  • Bryantsevka (Брянцівка (Brjancivka)) (17th century-1924)
  • Karlo-Libknekhtivsk (from Ukraninan Карло-Лібкнехтівськ (Karlo-Libknextivsʹk)) (1924-1991)
  • Karlo-Libknekhtovsk (from Russian Карло-Либкнехтовск (Karlo-Libknextovsk)) (1924-1991)
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