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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, from an unknown term + German Burg.

Origin: German

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.

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