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Uppsala

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Name — A city in Sweden, home to Uppsala University, one of the oldest universities in Scandinavia.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish Uppsala, which comes from Old Norse Uppsalir (literally “upper halls, upper dwellings”), formed from upp (“up”) and salir (“halls, rooms”, the plural of salr).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Uppsala” mean?
The word “Uppsala” means a city in Sweden, home to Uppsala University, one of the oldest universities in Scandinavia.
How do you pronounce “Uppsala”?
“Uppsala” is pronounced UUP-sah-luh (/ʊpˈsɑlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Uppsala” in a sentence?
Here is “Uppsala” used in a sentence: “She studied biology at Uppsala University.”
What part of speech is “Uppsala”?
“Uppsala” is a name.

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