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Definition of gdansk
gdansk
/ɡəˈdænsk/
G · dansk
gdansk Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major port city in northern Poland on the Baltic coast, renowned for its shipbuilding industry, its historic role as the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, and its restored Old Town architecture.
Example
"During our tour of northern Europe, we spent several days exploring the medieval architecture and historic shipyards of Gdansk."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for gdanskWord Nuance & Usage
Historically known by its German name, Danzig, particularly in the context of World War II and the interwar Free City period.
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in 997 AD as 'Gyddanyzc', the name is likely of Slavic origin, derived from the Gdania River (now called the Motława) which flows through the city.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gdansk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gdansk