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katowice

/ˌkɑːtəˈviːtsə/
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katowice Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major industrial and cultural city in southern Poland, serving as the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship and the central hub of the Upper Silesian metropolitan area.

Example

"The international climate conference was held in Katowice, bringing thousands of delegates to the historic Polish city."

• Rhymes for katowice

• Nearby Words

kathmandu
katla
katoomba
katowice
katsu
katydid
kaunas

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Polish personal name 'Kat' combined with the patronymic suffix '-owice', meaning 'the descendants or people of Kat'. The settlement was first documented in the 16th century.

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