Leopolis

English

Etymology

From Latin Leopolis, from Ancient Greek Ultimately from λέων (léōn, “lion”)+πόλις (pólis, “city”) Literally, “Lion City”

Proper noun

Leopolis

  1. (historical) Synonym of Lviv, Lvov (a city in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine)
  2. A city in Parana, Brazil

Translations
Translations

Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ultimately from λέων (léōn, “lion”)+πόλις (pólis, “city”) Literally, “Lion City”

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Proper noun

Leopolis

  1. Lviv, Lvov (a city in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine)
  2. Leopolis (a city in Parana, Brazil)

Derived terms
  • Leopoliensis
  • Terra Leopoliensis

Descendants
  • English: Leopolis
  • Portuguese: Leópolis
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