munich
munich Lexical Profile
• noun
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.
"During our tour of Europe, we spent three days in Munich visiting its famous art museums and enjoying the local Bavarian culture."
A political metonym referring to the diplomatic appeasement of a hostile, expansionist power, specifically alluding to the 1938 Munich Agreement.
"The foreign secretary warned the assembly that compromising with the aggressive regime would be a modern-day Munich."
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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.
Usage Trend
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