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Definition of gollinger
gollinger
/ˈɡɑːlɪŋər/
gol · lin · ger
Plural:Gollingers
gollinger Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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.
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.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gollinger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gollinger