Tallinn

//ˈtɑːlɪn// name

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  1. 1
    The capital city of Estonia.

    "Tallinn – a staunch supporter of Ukraine – has requested consultations under Nato’s article four, which allows members to meet with allies if their security is threatened."

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capital of estoniatallin

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"Tallinn is the capital of Estonia."

Etymology

Borrowed from Estonian Tallinn (“Tallinn”), compound of old Taani (“Denmark”) and linn ("town", originally "castle").

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