Hohenzollern

[ hoh-uhn-zol-ern; German hoh-uhn-tsawl-uhrn ]

noun

1. a member of the royal family that ruled in Romania from 1866 to 1947, in Prussia from 1701 to 1918, and in the German Empire from 1871 to 1918.

Hohenzollern

/ ˈhəʊənˌzɒlən; hoːənˈtsɔlərn /

noun

1. a German noble family, the younger (Franconian) branch of which provided rulers of Brandenburg (1417–1701) and Prussia (1701–1918). The last kings of Prussia (1871–1918) were also emperors of Germany

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hohenzollern¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Players strolled together on the Hohenzollern Bridge, which crosses the Rhine and links the team hotel to the twin-spired Gothic cathedral.

From Washington Post

The marriage project has encountered strong opposition from members of the Hohenzollern family and in Monarchist circles of Germany.

From New York Times

Prussia’s seven-week war against Austria established the Hohenzollern dynasty, which Bismarck served, as dominant within the confederation.

From Washington Post

The letter refers to items that the Hohenzollern family owns without dispute that are on loan to Berlin and Brandenburg museums, including a ceremonial sword, cases for crown jewels, and portraits of Prussian officers.

From New York Times

The question of the Hohenzollerns’ relationship with Hitler is central to the family’s claims.

From Reuters