Volyn

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An oblast in northwestern Ukraine.
  2. 2
    Volhynia, a historic region between the Prypiat and Buh rivers in northwestern Ukraine and part of Poland (Chełm). historical

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volhyniavolyn oblastvolyn oblastvolyn’ oblastwołyńwołyń

Example

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"Olga and her husband sold sickles and scythes in Volyn."

Etymology

Borrowed from Ukrainian Воли́нь (Volýnʹ).

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galicia volhyniahalych volyn

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