"Donbass" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Russian Донба́сс (Donbáss), abbreviation of Доне́цкий бассе́йн (Donéckij basséjn, “Donets Basin”), after Доне́ц (Donéc, “Donets River”) + бассе́йн (basséjn, “basin”). Compare Donbas, from Ukrainian. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ru|Донба́сс}} Russian Донба́сс (Donbáss) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Donbass
  1. Alternative form of Donbas Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Donbas
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