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Definition of munich

munich

/ˈmjuː.nɪk/
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munich Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and most populous city of the German state of Bavaria, located in southern Germany on the banks of the River Isar, renowned for its historic architecture, technological industries, and the annual Oktoberfest festival.

2

A political metonym referring to the diplomatic appeasement of a hostile, expansionist power, specifically alluding to the 1938 Munich Agreement.

Example

"The foreign secretary warned the assembly that compromising with the aggressive regime would be a modern-day Munich."

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municipal
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old High German 'Munichen', meaning 'by the monks', in reference to the Benedictine monks who established a monastery in the area during the 8th century.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Munich. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/munich
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