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Definition of wetzlar
wetzlar
/ˈvɛts.lɑːr/
Wetz · lar
wetzlar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A historic city in the state of Hesse in central Germany, located along the Lahn River, globally renowned as the birthplace of the 35mm Leica camera and historically significant as the former seat of the Holy Roman Empire's Imperial Chamber Court.
Example
"During his residency in Wetzlar in 1772, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe drew inspiration for his famous novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old High German, originally documented in the 8th century. The exact etymological roots of the name are debated but are believed to trace back to regional river names or geographic descriptors.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wetzlar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wetzlar