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Magdeburgian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • măg'də-bûrʹgē-ən
  • UK: /ˌmaɡdəˈbɜːɡɪ.ən/
  • US: /ˌmæɡdəˈbɝɡi.ən/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, from or relating to the city of Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A native or inhabitant of the city of Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Magdeburger

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English Magdeburg Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Magdeburgian From Magdeburg + -ian.