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Definition of gothenburg

gothenburg

/ˈɡɑː.θən.bɜːrɡ/
Goth · en · burg
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gothenburg Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The second-largest city in Sweden, located on the country's west coast in the province of Västergötland, renowned as a major seaport, educational center, and industrial hub.

Example

"During our tour of Scandinavia, we spent a lovely weekend exploring the coastal archipelagos and maritime museums of Gothenburg."

• Nearby Words

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gosling
gota
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goulash

Word Origin & Etymology

An anglicization of the Swedish name Göteborg, literally meaning 'fortress of the Geats' (Götar), situated at the mouth of the Göta älv river.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gothenburg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gothenburg
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