Transdniestria
geographical name
Trans·dnies·tria
trans-ˈnē-strē-ə 
tranz-
variants
or Transnistria
the part of Moldova that is east of the Dniester River
Note: Chiefly populated by ethnic Russians, Transdniestria is a separatist enclave of Moldova.
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“Transdniestria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Transdniestria. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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