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Definition of bremen

bremen

/ˈbrɛm.ən/
bre · men
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bremen Lexical Profile

• 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

• Nearby Words

breeziness
breezy
brekkie
bremen
brenda
brendan
brent

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bremen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bremen
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