ruhr
ruhr Lexical Profile
• noun
A densely populated urban and industrial region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, historically renowned for its extensive coal mining and steel manufacturing.
"During the 20th century, the Ruhr was the industrial heartland of Europe, driving much of Germany's economic growth."
A river in western Germany that flows westward for approximately 219 kilometers before joining the Rhine at Duisburg.
Word Nuance & Usage
The term 'Ruhr' frequently serves as a metonym for the Ruhrgebiet, referring to the entire industrial region and its cities rather than just the river itself.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From German 'Ruhr', derived from the Old High German 'Rura', which is likely of pre-Germanic or Celtic origin meaning 'to flow' or referring to water.
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