Magdeburg

American  

[mag-duh-burg, mahg-duh-boork] / ˈmæg dəˌbɜrg, ˈmɑg dəˌbʊərk /

noun

1. the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, in central Germany.

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Magdeburg British  

/ ˈmæɡdəˌbɜːɡ, ˈmakdəbʊrk /

noun

1. an industrial city and port in central Germany, on the River Elbe, capital of Saxony-Anhalt: a leading member of the Hanseatic League, whose local laws, the Magdeburg Laws were adopted by many European cities. Pop: 227 535 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Merz's speech came eight months before regional elections, with the far-right AfD riding high in opinion polls in Saxony-Anhalt state, of which Magdeburg is the capital.

From Barron's

Magdeburg city authorities initially refused permission for this year's market, saying the planned security measures were insufficient.

From Barron's

A temporary courthouse has been erected in Magdeburg for his trial, because of the large number of victims.

From BBC

But its voice has been loudest on migration and security after five deadly attacks since last May, including three during the election campaign in Magdeburg, Aschaffenburg and Munich - and all allegedly carried out by immigrants.

From BBC

She said "all democratic parties" needed to work together "to do everything they can to prevent such terrible attacks in the future as those that took place shortly before Christmas in Magdeburg and a few days ago in Aschaffenburg".

From BBC