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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
Strasbourg comes from French Strasbourg, which in turn came from Middle High German Strāzburc. Compare modern German Straßburg, made up of Straße (“street, road”) and Burg (“borough, fortified town, castle”).
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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.
