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Strasbourg

STRAZ-burg

Strasbourg (name) means a city in eastern France, capital of the Alsace region and seat of the European Parliament. Example: “They visited Strasbourg's famous Christmas markets.”

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A city in eastern France, capital of the Alsace region and seat of the European Parliament.
"They visited Strasbourg's famous Christmas markets."
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Etymology

From French Strasbourg, from Middle High German Strāzburc. Compare modern German Straßburg, equivalent to Straße (“street, road”) + Burg (“borough, fortified town, castle”).

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Strasbourg” mean?

The word “Strasbourg” means a city in eastern France, capital of the Alsace region and seat of the European Parliament.

How do you pronounce “Strasbourg”?

“Strasbourg” is pronounced STRAZ-burg (/ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Strasbourg” in a sentence?

Here is “Strasbourg” used in a sentence: “They visited Strasbourg's famous Christmas markets.”

What part of speech is “Strasbourg”?

“Strasbourg” is a name.

Is “Strasbourg” a common word?

“Strasbourg” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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