Magdeburg

[ mag-duh-burg; German mahg-duh-boork ]

noun

1. the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, in central Germany.

Magdeburg

/ ˈmæɡdəˌbɜːɡ; ˈmakdəbʊrk /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

Hesitating a moment, the Queen at last put out her hand, and said as she accepted it, "At least with Magdeburg."

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When the King desired permission to plead in person for Magdeburg, Napoleon refused.

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Chapter of Mainz could or would do little or nothing, having been drained lately; Magdeburg, Halberstadt, the like.

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Otto von Guericke, burgomaster of Magdeburg, invented the electrical machine for generating large quantities of the electric fire.

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Behind this line of defense he could rest in safety during the winter, with his right at Erfurt and his left at Magdeburg.

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