Nuremberg

[ noor-uhm-burg, nyoor- ]

/ ˈnʊər əmˌbɜrg, ˈnyʊər- /

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noun

a city in central Bavaria, in SE Germany: site of international trials (1945–46) of Nazis accused of war crimes.

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German Nürnberg.

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How to use Nuremberg in a sentence

For Ukraine, Nuremberg means hope—the possibility of bringing Russia’s leaders to justice for waging an illegal war of aggression.
Ukraine and Russia Are Both Looking to the Nuremberg Trials—But Finding Different Lessons in the History|Francine Hirsch|May 26, 2022|Time
This revolutionary concept was also used, after much resistance from other lawyers, at Nuremberg.
Ukraine Is Our Past and Our Future|Peter Pomerantsev|April 6, 2022|Time
Among the principles that are established at Nuremberg is the idea that countries are not secure from being indicted criminally under international law for what they do to their own populations.
How the Meaning of ‘War Crimes’ Has Changed—And Why It Will Be Hard to Prosecute Russia for Them|Olivia B. Waxman|April 6, 2022|Time
States should also establish Syria war crimes tribunals, especially for chemical weapons use, following the Nuremberg precedent.
I Helped Bring a Syrian War Criminal to Justice. But the Work Is Just Beginning|Mazen Darwish|February 17, 2022|Time

In the Nuremberg trials, medical professionals interfered with parental rights .
Maryland advances bill that lowers age of mental health consent to 12 years old|Ovetta Wiggins|April 9, 2021|Washington Post
These books, some of which had been presented to Hitler for his birthday, were used as evidence at the Nuremberg Trials.
Where the Nazis Hid Their Art: The Castle Behind ‘Monuments Men’|Nina Strochlic|February 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet, this is exactly the lesson we must learn from the war criminals at Nuremberg.
Inside the Nazi Mind at the Nuremberg Trials|Thomas Harding|September 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Gilbert later wrote about his meeting with the Kommandant in his 1947 book Nuremberg Diary.
Inside the Nazi Mind at the Nuremberg Trials|Thomas Harding|September 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On 15 April 1946, Rudolf Höss provided his testimony at Nuremberg.
Inside the Nazi Mind at the Nuremberg Trials|Thomas Harding|September 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When the Allies began trying Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg in late 1945, Americans were proud of their country.
America’s Secret Government Program to Hire Nazi War Criminals|Richard Rashke|August 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I particularly want to see those in the church of St. Sebald in Nuremberg.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Only in his wanderings through the uneven streets of Nuremberg did the deepest yearning of his soul seem satisfied.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
The kings who come to adore could be found any day on the streets of Nuremberg.
Great Artists, Vol 1.|Jennie Ellis Keysor
The country immediately about Nuremberg was sandy but carefully cultivated.
Great Artists, Vol 1.|Jennie Ellis Keysor
In 1526, Durer sent these pictures as a gift to the Council of Nuremberg.
Great Artists, Vol 1.|Jennie Ellis Keysor

British Dictionary definitions for Nuremberg

Nuremberg

/ (ˈnjʊərəmˌbɜːɡ) /

noun

a city in S Germany, in N Bavaria: scene of annual Nazi rallies (1933–38), the anti-Semitic Nuremberg decrees (1935), and the trials of Nazi leaders for their war crimes (1945–46); important metalworking and electrical industries. Pop: 493 553 (2003 est)German name: Nürnberg

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