Carinthia

American  

[kuh-rin-thee-uh] / kəˈrɪn θi ə /

noun

1. a province in S Austria. 3,681 sq. mi. (9,535 sq. km). Klagenfurt.

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Carinthia British  

/ kəˈrɪnθɪə /

noun

1. German name: Kärnten. a state of S Austria: an independent duchy from 976 to 1276; mainly mountainous, with many lakes and resorts. Capital: Klagenfurt. Pop: 559 440 (2003 est). Area: 9533 sq km (3681 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Carinthian
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Carinthia

Flash floods were reported also in neighboring Austria, where some 80 people were forced temporarily to leave their homes in the southern Carinthia province.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2023

The southern state of Carinthia activated a heat protection plan for more than 900 care homes, hospitals and other sites to identify people who might be particularly vulnerable to high temperatures.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 7, 2023

A beekeeper in the forested Austrian state of Carinthia, Mr. Huter was proud of his colonies.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2023

Many roads in Styria and Carinthia were also closed, a drivers' group said.

From Reuters ● Aug. 18, 2022

In 1282 the Emperor Rudolph granted Austria, Styria, and Carinthia to his two sons, Albert and Rudolph.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis by Various

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