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Definition of uppsala

uppsala

/ʊpˈsɑː.lə/
Upp · sa · la
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uppsala Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in eastern Sweden, located north of Stockholm, renowned for its historic 15th-century university—the oldest in the Nordic countries—and its prominent national cathedral.

Example

"She took a morning train from Stockholm to Uppsala to attend an academic conference at the historic university."

• Rhymes for uppsala

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'Uppsalir', literally meaning 'upper dwellings' or 'upper halls', historically distinguishing the site from the older settlement of Gamla Uppsala.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uppsala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uppsala
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