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Sibiu

American

[see-byoo] / siˈbyu /

noun

a city in central Romania.

Sibiu British

/ siˈbiu /

noun

Hungarian name: Nagyszeben. German name: Hermannstadt. an industrial town in W central Romania: originally a Roman city, refounded by German colonists in the 12th century. Pop: 133 000 (2005 est)

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This Sponsian coin, along with three others, two in Vienna and one in Sibiu, Romania, are the primary proof of the man’s existence, according to the study.

From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2022

Perjovschi, a cartoonist who is presenting a work at Kassel’s main train station, will give some of his Documenta budget to a theater festival opening June 24 in his hometown Sibiu, Romania.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2022

Sibiu Tour in Romania from July 2-5 postponed to July 23-26.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2020

ROMANIA: Babylon NoiseThe Noise - Ringo StarrThe Noise is an indie-rock band formed in the summer of 2011 in Sibiu.

From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2013

The Saxons live mainly in the cities, such as Sibiu, Brasov, and Sighisoara, which they themselves founded and which have distinctly German characteristics.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.

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