Moldova

[ mawl-doh-vuh ]

noun

1. 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. Formerly Mol·da·vi·an So·vi·et So·cial·ist Re·pub·lic,.

Moldova

/ mɒlˈdəʊvə /

noun

1. 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) Also calledMoldaviamɒlˈdeɪvɪə

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.

Notes

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 Words From

• Mol·do·van adjective noun

Example Sentences

The Eastern European country of Moldova is continuing efforts to attract overseas firms, as it tries to move past political uncertainty.

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During the vote, the president's national security adviser said there had been "massive interference" from Russia in Moldova's electoral process that had "high potential to distort the outcome".

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Sandu and Moldova's authorities have warned that a fugitive oligarch now based in Russia is trying to buy the election for Moscow.

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After casting her ballot in the Moldovan capital Chisinau earlier on Sunday, Sandu singled out the referendum vote as one that would set up the future of Moldova for "many decades ahead".

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Voters will also get to cast their ballot in a referendum on whether to enshrine Moldova’s goal of EU accession in the constitution.

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