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Definition of wilhelmshaven
wilhelmshaven
/ˌvɪlhɛlmzˈhɑːvən/
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wilhelmshaven Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A coastal city in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the North Sea coast at the Jade Bight, historically renowned as a major German naval base and a significant deep-water port.
Example
"During our tour of northern Germany, we visited the extensive maritime museums and historic naval docks in Wilhelmshaven."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Founded in 1869 by King Wilhelm I of Prussia as a naval base, the name literally translates from Low German into English as 'Wilhelm's harbor' or 'William's port'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wilhelmshaven. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wilhelmshaven