Magdeburg

geographical name

Mag·​de·​burg ˈmäg-də-ˌbu̇rk How to pronounce Magdeburg (audio)
ˈmag-də-ˌbərg
city on the Elbe River in central Germany population 228,000

Note: Magdeburg serves as capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

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“Magdeburg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magdeburg. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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