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Definition of bremen
bremen
/ˈbrɛm.ən/
bre · men
bremen Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major industrial and commercial port city in northwestern Germany, situated along the River Weser, renowned for its medieval architecture and historic role in the Hanseatic League.
2
The smallest of Germany's sixteen federal states, officially known as the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, which consists of the city itself and the exclave seaport of Bremerhaven.
Example
"Despite its small size, the state of Bremen maintains significant economic influence due to its maritime trade and shipping industries."
• Rhymes for bremen
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old Saxon word 'Brema', meaning 'edge', 'border', or 'shore', likely referring to the city's original location on the banks of the River Weser.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bremen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bremen