Chita

[ chi-tah; Russian chyi-tah ]

noun

1. a city in the SE Russian Federation in Asia.

Chita

/ tʃiˈta /

noun

1. an industrial city in SE Russia, on the Trans-Siberian railway. Pop: 309 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

However, social media users were quick to point out other deaths that had been snubbed from the montage, including Shelley Duvall, Treat Williams, Chita Rivera, Joe Flaherty and more.

From Salon

He also starred opposite Chita Rivera in a 1962 West End production of “Bye Bye Birdie” in London and first starred on Broadway in the 1965 production of “Skyscraper” with Julie Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking a moment to recognize those in the film industry who have died since the previous Oscars ceremony, the telecast also paid tribute to stars such as Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking performer and activist, and Chita Rivera, the Broadway star who also appeared in films, as well as filmmakers such as Norman Jewison, the lauded director behind “In the Heat of the Night,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Moonstruck.”

From New York Times

Chita Rivera, who died this week at 91, was a Broadway legend known for her dancing and acting.

From New York Times

Broadway star and three-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera achieved her diva-dom through sheer hard work, humility and humanity.

From Los Angeles Times