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Definition of bydgoszcz
bydgoszcz
/ˈbɪd.ɡɒʃtʃ/
Byd · goszcz
bydgoszcz Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in northern Poland, located on the Brda and Vistula rivers, serving as the co-capital of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and known for its historic riverside architecture.
Example
"During her architectural tour of Eastern Europe, she visited Bydgoszcz to admire its beautifully preserved half-timbered granaries along the river."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old Polish personal name Bydgost, reflecting its early medieval Slavic origins as a settlement.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bydgoszcz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bydgoszcz