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Definition of zabrze

zabrze

/ˈzɑːb.ʒeɪ/
Zab · rze
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zabrze Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in southern Poland, located in the Silesian Voivodeship, historically recognized as an important center for coal mining and heavy industry.

Example

"During our tour of industrial heritage sites in southern Poland, we visited a historic coal mine in Zabrze."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Polish Zabrze. The name is historically thought to derive from the Slavic elements 'za' (behind/beyond) and 'brzeg' (bank or edge), indicating a settlement located beyond a riverbank. Between 1915 and 1945, under German rule, the city was known as Hindenburg.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zabrze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zabrze
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