Batumi

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A significant port city on the Black Sea, known for its rapidly developing tourism and architectural projects
2. An important cultural and economic hub in Georgia, characterized by its beautiful waterfront and diverse attractions
3. A major center for oil transportation and trade, evolving as a popular destination for both local and international visitors

Etymology: Batumi is a port city on the eastern shore of the Black Sea, now in Georgia, and its name comes straight from the Georgian language, where it is written ბათუმი. English took the name directly from Georgian rather than through an intermediary language, so the word carries no Greek, Latin or Turkish layer of its own in English usage. The Georgian name is the one used locally for the city, and the English form keeps its shape closely. Because the city has moved between powers over the centuries, the same place has been called by several different names in other languages, which is why the Georgian form is the one to use when tracing the word itself.