Transylvania

English

A map of Romania with Transylvania highlighted in yellow

Etymology

From the Latin preposition trans (meaning "across") + silvam, the accusative singular of silva meaning "forest". Meaning "across the forest".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/
  • Rhymes: -eɪniə

Proper noun

Transylvania

  1. A region in the west of Romania.

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