Strasbourg

[ stras-burg, strahz-boo rg; French straz-boor ]

/ ˈstræs bɜrg, ˈstrɑz bʊərg; French strazˈbur /

noun

a fortress city in and the capital of Bas-Rhin, in NE France, near the Rhine: cathedral; taken by Allied forces November 1944.

German Strass·burg

[shtrahs-boo rk] /ˈʃtrɑs bʊərk/.

Definition for strasbourg (2 of 2)

Bas-Rhin

[ bah-ran ]

/ bɑˈrɛ̃ /

noun

a department in NE France. 1848 sq. mi. (4785 sq. km). Capital: Strasbourg.

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Examples from the Web for strasbourg

The last time a Pope addressed the parliament in Strasbourg was in 1988 when an Iron Curtain still divided the continent.
Pope’s Blistering Attack on ‘Haggard’ Europe|Nico Hines|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Anti-immigration and anti-euro currency, she has set her sights on blocking the controversial EU-U.S. trade pact in Strasbourg.
Elections Could Be the Beginning of the End for Europe|Tracy McNicoll, Nadette De Visser|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Polls nevertheless have put UKIP in first place in the UK, with estimates it could virtually double its seats in Strasbourg.
Elections Could Be the Beginning of the End for Europe|Tracy McNicoll, Nadette De Visser|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He came to Strasbourg, France, to witness the free speech argument in Harry Evans's landmark thalidomide case.
The Essential Anthony Lewis|Anthony Lester, Josh Dzieza|March 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Finally, in a town-hall meeting in Strasbourg, France, President Obama discussed anti-American sentiment in Europe.
Obamas Abroad: 9 Great Video Moments|The Daily Beast Video|April 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST
That evening Graham found himself in the coupe of the express train to Strasbourg.
The Parisians, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
It informs us as to the last inward struggles of the Reformer on the eve of quitting Strasbourg to return to Geneva.
Letters of John Calvin, Volume I (of 4)|Jules Bonnet
"We will go by Strasbourg, then," said Mr. Palliser, gallantly.
Can You Forgive Her?|Anthony Trollope
Cagliostro, whose real name is said to have been Giuseppe Balsamo, came to Strasbourg in 1780.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Fritz betook himself on foot to Strasbourg, and there found what the prodigal son of the Bible failed to find—to wit, a friend.
Cousin Pons|Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for strasbourg (1 of 2)

Strasbourg

/ (French strasbur, English ˈstræzbɜːɡ) /

noun

a city in NE France, on the Rhine: the chief French inland port; under German rule (1870–1918); university (1567); seat of the Council of Europe and of the European Parliament. Pop: 264 115 (1999)German name: Strassburg (ˈʃtraːsbʊrk)

British Dictionary definitions for strasbourg (2 of 2)

Bas-Rhin

/ (French bɑrɛ̃) /

noun

a department of NE France in Alsace region. Capital: Strasbourg. Pop: 1 052 698 (2003 est). Area: 4793 sq km (1869 sq miles)

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