Poland

[ poh-luhnd ]

/ ˈpoʊ lənd /

noun

a republic in eastern central Europe, on the Baltic Sea. About 121,000 sq. mi. (313,400 sq. km). Capital: Warsaw.

Polish Pol·ska

[pawl-skah] /ˈpɔl skɑ/ . Formerly Polish People's Republic .

Words nearby Poland

pol, Pola, Polabian, Polack, polacre, Poland, Poland China, Poland, invasion of, Polanski, polar, polar axis

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Example sentences from the Web for Poland

We do see that a few European countries have them on the books: Germany, Poland, Italy, Ireland, a couple more.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
My coworker from Poland told me about plackis, which are essentially the same thing as latkes without the Chanukah story.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The images come from Poland; successful immigrants to America returned with 16mm cameras to film their relatives and shtetls.
In Hands of Hungarian Artist, Jewish Home Movies of the ’30s a Warning of Coming Holocaust|Daniel Genis|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The history of Poland teaches us that peace in the world is not a given.
Shocked by Ukraine Violence, NATO Prepares to Face Down Putin|Leo Cendrowicz|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

It was illegal to hold political protests in Poland in 1989, so 10,000 disaffected students got together in fancy dress.
Why the Left Protests Better: A History of ‘Disobedient Objects’|Nico Hines|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Article 10 reserves the rights of Poland and declares that this Agreement shall not apply to her.
A Revision of the Treaty|John Maynard Keynes
Warsaw capitulated two days afterward; the detached parties of the patriots melted away, and Poland was no more.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14|Various
An insurrection in Poland just now would be highly conducive to the success of my plans.
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia|L. Mhlbach,
A composer, pianist, and litterateur, who is still living in Poland.
Frederic Chopin, v. 1 (of 2)|Moritz Karasowski
Received her primary school education in Poland and Universityeducation in Russia.
The Best Short Stories of 1919|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Poland

Poland

/ (ˈpəʊlənd) /

noun

a republic in central Europe, on the Baltic: first united in the 10th century; dissolved after the third partition effected by Austria, Russia, and Prussia in 1795; re-established independence in 1918; invaded by Germany in 1939; ruled by a Communist government from 1947 to 1989, when a multiparty system was introduced; joined the EU in 2004. It consists chiefly of a low undulating plain in the north, rising to a low plateau in the south, with the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains along the S border. Official language: Polish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: złoty. Capital: Warsaw. Pop: 38 383 809 (2013 est). Area: 311 730 sq km (120 359 sq miles)Polish name: Polska

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Cultural definitions for Poland

Poland

Republic in central Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea and Russia to the north, Lithuania to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, The Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, and Germany to the west. Its capital and largest city is Warsaw.

notes for Poland

Poland was a great power from the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, but in the eighteenth century it was partitioned three times among Austria, Prussia, and Russia. It was again recognized as an independent state in 1919.

notes for Poland

The invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 precipitated World War II.

notes for Poland

During World War II, about six million Poles, including three million Jews (see also Jews), died from German massacres, starvation, and execution in concentration camps such as Auschwitz.

notes for Poland

In 1952, Poland became a people's republic on the Soviet model.

notes for Poland

The Solidarity movement, which demanded greater worker control in Poland, emerged in the early 1980s as one of the first signs of popular discontent with single-party rule and the communist economic system.

notes for Poland

In 1989, Solidarity-backed candidates swept to victory in free elections, but Solidarity subsequently declined sharply as a political force.

notes for Poland

Poland joined NATO in 1999.

单词	poland
释义	Poland [ poh-luhnd ] / ˈpoʊ lənd / noun a republic in eastern central Europe, on the Baltic Sea. About 121,000 sq. mi. (313,400 sq. km). Capital: Warsaw. Polish Pol·ska [pawl-skah] /ˈpɔl skɑ/ . Formerly Polish People's Republic . Words nearby Poland pol, Pola, Polabian, Polack, polacre, Poland, Poland China, Poland, invasion of, Polanski, polar, polar axis Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Poland We do see that a few European countries have them on the books: Germany, Poland, Italy, Ireland, a couple more. In Defense of Blasphemy\|Michael Tomasky\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST My coworker from Poland told me about plackis, which are essentially the same thing as latkes without the Chanukah story. I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed\|Emily Shire\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The images come from Poland; successful immigrants to America returned with 16mm cameras to film their relatives and shtetls. In Hands of Hungarian Artist, Jewish Home Movies of the ’30s a Warning of Coming Holocaust\|Daniel Genis\|October 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The history of Poland teaches us that peace in the world is not a given. Shocked by Ukraine Violence, NATO Prepares to Face Down Putin\|Leo Cendrowicz\|October 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was illegal to hold political protests in Poland in 1989, so 10,000 disaffected students got together in fancy dress. Why the Left Protests Better: A History of ‘Disobedient Objects’\|Nico Hines\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Article 10 reserves the rights of Poland and declares that this Agreement shall not apply to her. A Revision of the Treaty\|John Maynard Keynes Warsaw capitulated two days afterward; the detached parties of the patriots melted away, and Poland was no more. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14\|Various An insurrection in Poland just now would be highly conducive to the success of my plans. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia\|L. Mhlbach, A composer, pianist, and litterateur, who is still living in Poland. Frederic Chopin, v. 1 (of 2)\|Moritz Karasowski Received her primary school education in Poland and Universityeducation in Russia. The Best Short Stories of 1919\|Various British Dictionary definitions for Poland Poland / (ˈpəʊlənd) / noun a republic in central Europe, on the Baltic: first united in the 10th century; dissolved after the third partition effected by Austria, Russia, and Prussia in 1795; re-established independence in 1918; invaded by Germany in 1939; ruled by a Communist government from 1947 to 1989, when a multiparty system was introduced; joined the EU in 2004. It consists chiefly of a low undulating plain in the north, rising to a low plateau in the south, with the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains along the S border. Official language: Polish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: złoty. Capital: Warsaw. Pop: 38 383 809 (2013 est). Area: 311 730 sq km (120 359 sq miles)Polish name: Polska Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Poland Poland Republic in central Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea and Russia to the north, Lithuania to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, The Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, and Germany to the west. Its capital and largest city is Warsaw. notes for Poland Poland was a great power from the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries, but in the eighteenth century it was partitioned three times among Austria, Prussia, and Russia. It was again recognized as an independent state in 1919. notes for Poland The invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 precipitated World War II. notes for Poland During World War II, about six million Poles, including three million Jews (see also Jews), died from German massacres, starvation, and execution in concentration camps such as Auschwitz. notes for Poland In 1952, Poland became a people's republic on the Soviet model. notes for Poland The Solidarity movement, which demanded greater worker control in Poland, emerged in the early 1980s as one of the first signs of popular discontent with single-party rule and the communist economic system. notes for Poland In 1989, Solidarity-backed candidates swept to victory in free elections, but Solidarity subsequently declined sharply as a political force. notes for Poland Poland joined NATO in 1999. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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