treaty of bucharest

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Definition of treaty of bucharest in English English dictionary

(May 7, 1918) Settlement forced on Romania after it had been defeated by the Central Powers in World War I. Romania was required to return southern Dobruja to Bulgaria, give Austria-Hungary control of the passes in the Carpathian Mtns. , and lease its oil wells to Germany for 90 years. When the Central Powers collapsed in November 1918, the treaty was nullified

Hyphenation

trea·ty of Bu·cha·rest

Turkish pronunciation

triti ıv byukırest

Pronunciation

/ˈtrētē əv ˈbyo͞okərˌest/ /ˈtriːtiː əv ˈbjuːkɜrˌɛst/