# Karaganda

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /kæɹəˈɡændə/

## Definitions
1. A city in Kazakhstan.
2. A region of Kazakhstan.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Караганда́ (Karagandá); derived from caragana bushes (Caragana arborescens, Caragana frutex), which are abundant in the area.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/karaganda