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Definition of gollinger

gollinger

/ˈɡɑːlɪŋər/
gol · lin · ger
Plural:Gollingers
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gollinger Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of Germanic origin, traditionally indicating an ancestor who originated from the town of Golling.

Example

"Dr. Gollinger presented her research on European regional histories at the annual genealogical conference."

2

A native or inhabitant of Golling, a market town in the Austrian state of Salzburg.

Example

"The local Gollingers take immense pride in preserving their traditional alpine customs and regional festivals."

Word Nuance & Usage

Typically capitalized as a proper noun in English contexts, acting almost exclusively as a surname or a demonym for someone from Golling, Austria.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Austrian municipality of Golling an der Salzach, combined with the Germanic suffix '-er', which indicates a person or family originating from a specific place.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gollinger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gollinger
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