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Definition of gdansk
gdansk
/ɡəˈdænsk/
G · dansk
gdansk Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• 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.
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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
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gdansk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gdansk