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Definition of wiener neustadt
wiener neustadt
wiener neustadt Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A historic city in the state of Lower Austria, located south of Vienna, notable for its medieval history and as the site of the Theresian Military Academy.
Example
"During our tour of Lower Austria, we spent a fascinating afternoon exploring the historic squares and fortifications of Wiener Neustadt."
Word Origin & Etymology
From German, literally meaning 'Viennese New City.' Founded in 1194 by Duke Leopold V of Austria, it was originally built as a heavily fortified town to secure the area south of Vienna against attacks from the Kingdom of Hungary.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wiener neustadt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wiener neustadt