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Tallinn

proper noun

  1. capital and most populous city of Estonia
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːlɪn/ / /ˈtælɪn/

name

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

  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.