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Definition of vesprem
vesprem
/ˈvɛs.prɛm/
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vesprem Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A historic city in western Hungary, located just north of Lake Balaton, traditionally known as the 'City of Queens' due to its historical role in crowning Hungarian queens.
Example
"During our tour of western Hungary, we spent an afternoon exploring the medieval castle district in Vesprem."
2
An administrative county (megye) in western Hungary, encompassing the Bakony mountains and the northern shore of Lake Balaton.
Example
"The county of Vesprem is famous for its diverse landscape, including dense forests and volcanic hills."
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Hungarian proper noun 'Veszprém', which is believed to have originated from the Slavic personal name 'Bezprym'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vesprem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vesprem