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Marburg
MAHRBG
Marburg (name) means a university town in Germany, after which the Marburg virus is named. Example: “Marburg is home to one of Germany's oldest universities.”
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A university town in Germany, after which the Marburg virus is named.
"Marburg is home to one of Germany's oldest universities."
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Marburg, formed from an unknown term plus German Burg.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Marburg” mean?
The word “Marburg” means a university town in Germany, after which the Marburg virus is named.
How do you pronounce “Marburg”?
“Marburg” is pronounced MAHRBG (/ˈmɑɹbɝɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marburg” in a sentence?
Here is “Marburg” used in a sentence: “Marburg is home to one of Germany's oldest universities.”
What part of speech is “Marburg”?
“Marburg” is a name.
