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Definition of edinburgh

edinburgh

/ˈɛdɪnbərə/
Ed · in · burgh
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edinburgh Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Scottish The capital city of Scotland, situated in the Lothian region on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, renowned for its historic castle, medieval architecture, and annual international arts festivals.

Word Nuance & Usage

The name is standardly pronounced as 'ED-in-bruh' or 'ED-in-buh-ruh' (/ˈɛdɪnbərə/); pronouncing the suffix as '-burg' is a common and highly noticeable error among non-locals.

• Nearby Words

eden river
edgeworthia
edifice
edinburgh
edisto
editrix
edmonton

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edinburgh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edinburgh
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