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Nikolainkaupunki
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Finnish
Etymology
fi Nikolai Nikolain kaupunki gen, named after Nicholas I of Russia
Pronunciation
nikolain-kaupunki
Proper noun
Former name of fi Vaasa (1855–1917).
Usage notes
Used after Vaasa was rebuilt in 1855 after a fire; the name was never popular among residents, who continued to use fi Vaasa/sv Vasa informally.
Declension
internal Nikolainkaupunki Nikolainkaupungissa
Nikolainkaupu nk ng a sg