Bessarabia

geographical name

Bes·​sa·​ra·​bia ˌbe-sə-ˈrā-bē-ə How to pronounce Bessarabia (audio)
region of southeastern Europe between the Dniester and Prut rivers extending from the Black Sea north to Poland; now mostly in Moldova
Bessarabian adjective or noun

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“Bessarabia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bessarabia. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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