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Nuremberg
NYOOR-ruhm-buhg
Nuremberg (name) means a city in Bavaria, Germany, historically notable for its medieval old town and as the site of the post-World War II war crimes trials. Example: “The Nuremberg trials established key principles of international law.”
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A city in Bavaria, Germany, historically notable for its medieval old town and as the site of the post-World War II war crimes trials.
"The Nuremberg trials established key principles of international law."
How to use Nuremberg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German city, famous historically for the war crimes trials held there after World War II.
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Etymology
From German Nürnberg, from Medieval Latin Norinberga; the second part comes from Berg, "mountain" or "hill".
Frequently asked questions
What does “Nuremberg” mean?
The word “Nuremberg” means a city in Bavaria, Germany, historically notable for its medieval old town and as the site of the post-World War II war crimes trials. In plain terms, a German city, famous historically for the war crimes trials held there after World War II.
How do you pronounce “Nuremberg”?
“Nuremberg” is pronounced NYOOR-ruhm-buhg (/ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nuremberg” in a sentence?
Here is “Nuremberg” used in a sentence: “The Nuremberg trials established key principles of international law.”
What part of speech is “Nuremberg”?
“Nuremberg” is a name.
Where does the word “Nuremberg” come from?
The word “Nuremberg” comes from Medieval Latin. From German Nürnberg, from Medieval Latin Norinberga; the second part comes from Berg, "mountain" or "hill".
Is “Nuremberg” a common word?
“Nuremberg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
