Wallachia
or Wa·la·chi·a
a former principality in SE Europe: united with Moldova to form Romania in 1861. 29,569 sq. mi. (76,585 sq. km). Capital: Bucharest.
Other words from Wallachia
- Wal·la·chi·an, adjective, noun
Words Nearby Wallachia
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How to use Wallachia in a sentence
The revolution in Wallachia ended in the flight of the prince and the establishment of a provincial government.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellShortly afterward he rejected the whole paper, and the Russian troops remained in Wallachia.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneIf he broke with Napoleon he might even lose Moldavia and Wallachia, and realize nothing further.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneBoth Wallachia and Moldavia continued under the protection of Turkey, and were permitted to enjoy their former privileges.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year | Edwin EmersonIn the fourteenth century a considerable body settled in Wallachia, Hungary, and the island of Cyprus.
The Desert World | Arthur Mangin
British Dictionary definitions for Wallachia
/ (wɒˈleɪkɪə) /
a variant spelling of Walachia
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