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Heidelberg

American  
[hahyd-l-burg, hahyd-l-berk] / ˈhaɪd lˌbɜrg, ˈhaɪd lˌbɛrk /

noun

  1. a city in NW Baden-Württemberg, in SW Germany: university, founded 1386.


Heidelberg British  
/ ˈhaɪdəlˌbɜːɡ, ˈhaidəlbɛrk /

noun

  1. a city in SW Germany, in NW Baden-Württemberg on the River Neckar: capital of the Palatinate from the 13th century until 1719; famous castle (begun in the 12th century) and university (1386), the oldest in Germany. Pop: 142 959 (2003 est)

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The operator of Craig yr Hesg, Heidelberg Materials UK, said it is confident in its safe operation and will continue to follow all regulatory requirements.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

His family's statement said von Hagens died on Friday, a day after being admitted to a clinic in Heidelberg, Germany, with a brain haemorrhage.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The company also consolidated its factory network over the past two years, which included the closure of its Heidelberg plant in South Africa, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

"Most neutron stars are relatively dim and on their own," said Zofia Kaczmarek of Heidelberg University in Germany, who led the study.

From Science Daily May 15, 2026

My Mutter always lamented my lack of friends in Heidelberg, but here each day I am introduced to someone new.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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