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Definition of poznan

poznan

/ˈpoʊz.nɑːn/
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poznan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in west-central Poland situated along the Warta River, known as one of the country's oldest and most historically significant cultural, academic, and economic centers.

2

A celebratory football crowd action where supporters turn their backs to the pitch, link arms, and jump up and down in unison, originating from fans of the Polish club Lech Poznań.

Example

"The stadium erupted as thousands of supporters began doing the Poznań to celebrate the late equalizing goal."

• Rhymes for poznan

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Polish personal name 'Poznan', which is based on the Slavic participle 'poznany' meaning 'known' or 'recognized', from the verb 'poznać' (to know).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poznan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poznan
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