Freiburg

//fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A canton of Switzerland. (the German name)
  2. 2
    The capital city of Fribourg canton, Switzerland. (the German name)
  3. 3
    A German city in Baden-Württemberg located in the Black Forest. The population is around 200,000.

Synonyms

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fribourgcanton of freiburgcanton of fribourgfreiburg im breisgau

Example

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"In April 1933, Heidegger was appointed rector of the University of Freiburg."

Etymology

From German frei (“free”) + Burg (“fortification”).

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baden württembergblack forest

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