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Definition of karlsruhe

karlsruhe

/ˈkɑːrlzˌruː.ə/
karls · ru · he
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karlsruhe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in southwestern Germany, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg near the French border, known for its distinctive fan-like street layout and as the seat of Germany's two highest federal courts.

Example

"Many landmark legal decisions in Germany are issued from Karlsruhe, which has been home to the Federal Constitutional Court since 1951."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From German 'Karlsruhe', literally meaning 'Karl's repose' or 'Charles's rest'. It was named after its founder, Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, who established the city in 1715.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Karlsruhe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/karlsruhe
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