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Definition of groningen

groningen

/ˈɡroʊnɪŋən/
Gro · nin · gen
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groningen Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in the northern Netherlands, serving as the capital of the eponymous province and renowned as a vibrant cultural and educational hub with extensive bicycle infrastructure.

2

The northernmost province of the Netherlands, bordered by the Wadden Sea to the north and Germany to the east, historically significant for its agriculture and natural gas reserves.

Example

"The government announced plans to phase out natural gas extraction in the province of Groningen due to recurring induced earthquakes."

• Nearby Words

groggy
groin
grommet
groningen
groom
groomer
grooming

Word Origin & Etymology

The name was first recorded around 1040 as 'Villa Cruoninga'. It is believed to derive either from a Germanic patronymic name or refer to green fields (cognate with Dutch 'groen').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Groningen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/groningen
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