Magdeburg

American

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

noun

the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, in central Germany.

Magdeburg British

/ ˈmæɡdəˌbɜːɡ, ˈmakdəbʊrk /

noun

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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The current trial, held in Magdeburg, required the construction of a large temporary courtroom capable of holding the public and scores of victims.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The first performance, then, became a staging in Magdeburg, Germany, last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

There is sadness in the air in Magdeburg, as well as bafflement and anger, as people ask how could this have happened.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

In 1654 in Regensburg, and then again in 1656 in Magdeburg, Otto von Guericke evacuated the air from a copper sphere with an air pump.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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