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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A river in North Rhine-Westphalia, a branch of the river Rhine and its basin.
2. 2
   An urban area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Synonyms

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ruhr riverruhr valley

Example

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"Mining-induced earthquakes are a frequent occurrence in the Ruhr area."

Etymology

From German Ruhr.

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