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Definition of utrecht

utrecht

/ˈjuːtrɛkt/
U · trecht
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utrecht Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in the central Netherlands, renowned for its historic university, medieval city center, tree-lined canals, and the iconic Dom Tower.

2

A province situated in the central Netherlands, of which the city of Utrecht serves as the capital.

Example

"Despite being the smallest province by land area in the Netherlands, Utrecht is densely populated and highly developed."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Traiectum' (meaning 'river crossing' or 'ford'), which was the name of a Roman fort located there. The prefix 'U-' comes from the Old Dutch 'uut' meaning 'downriver' or 'outside'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Utrecht. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/utrecht
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