noun
- plural of oblast; administrative divisions or regions in some Eastern European countries, especially Russia and Ukraine
Usage: political geography
Examples
- Russia is divided into numerous oblasts, each with its own regional government.
- The Ukrainian oblasts vary greatly in size and population.
- Several oblasts in eastern Ukraine have been affected by the conflict.
- Moscow Oblast surrounds but does not include the city of Moscow.
- The governor of each oblast is appointed by the federal government.
- These oblasts serve as important administrative units within the federation.