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Definition of luxembourg
luxembourg
/ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːrɡ/
Lux · em · bourg
Adjective:Luxembourgish
luxembourg Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A small, landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany, officially known as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and renowned as a major financial center and a founding member of the European Union.
2
The capital and largest city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, located in the southern part of the country at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers.
Word Nuance & Usage
The name 'Luxembourg' can refer to the independent Grand Duchy, its capital city, or a neighboring province in southern Belgium, often requiring context to distinguish between them.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luxembourg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luxembourg