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Definition of tampere
tampere
/ˈtɑːm.pə.reɪ/
Tam · pe · re
tampere Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major inland city in southern Finland, situated between Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi, renowned for its historic industrial heritage along the Tammerkoski rapids and its modern technological sectors.
Example
"During our tour of Scandinavia, we took a train north from Helsinki to explore the vibrant cultural scene and red-brick architecture of Tampere."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Finnish name Tampere. Its exact etymology is debated, but it is often thought to relate to the Swedish word 'damber' (mill dam), in reference to the Tammerkoski rapids that flow through the city.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tampere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tampere