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Definition of gdansk

gdansk

/ɡəˈdænsk/
G · dansk

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gdansk Lexical Profile

• noun

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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.

Word Nuance & Usage

Historically known by its German name, Danzig, particularly in the context of World War II and the interwar Free City period.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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