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Definition of aachen

aachen

/ˈɑː.kən/
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aachen Lexical Profile

• noun

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A historic spa city in North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany, situated near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, renowned as the favored residence of Charlemagne and the traditional coronation site of German kings.

Example

"During our architectural tour of Europe, we visited the magnificent cathedral in Aachen, which houses the tomb of Charlemagne."

• Rhymes for aachen

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old High German word 'ahha', meaning 'water' or 'stream', a reference to the area's ancient mineral hot springs. The city is also historically known in French and English as Aix-la-Chapelle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aachen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aachen
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