Definition of "Kiev"

Alternative form of Kyiv:

1. The capital city of Ukraine and the administrative centre of Kyiv Oblast.  examples

2. An oblast of Ukraine. Seat: Kyiv.  examples

3. (metonymically) The government of Ukraine.  examples

(historical) A former principality in Europe. The medieval principality centered on Kiev; the Kievan state or Kievan Rus.

Short for chicken Kiev  examples