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Definition of szczecin
szczecin
/ˈʃtʃɛtʃ.ɪn/
Szcze · cin
szczecin Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major port city in northwestern Poland, situated on the Oder River near the Baltic Sea, serving as the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Example
"During our tour of Eastern Europe, we stopped in Szczecin to admire its historic harbor and the stunning Chrobry Embankment."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for szczecinWord Nuance & Usage
Historically known in English and German as Stettin, the modern Polish name is often challenging for non-native speakers to pronounce (roughly 'SHCHEH-cheen').
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from Polish Szczecin. The name is of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the Old Polish word 'szczecina' (bristles) or from a personal name such as 'Szczota'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Szczecin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/szczecin