Berlin

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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • Capital city of Germany: The capital and largest city of Germany, located in the northeastern part of the country.
    • A state of Germany: One of the 16 federal states (Bundesländer) of Germany, coextensive with the city itself.

  2. Noun (historical):

    • A type of luxurious horse-drawn carriage: A closed four-wheeled carriage with a separate, covered driver's seat at the front.
    • A type of limousine: A luxury car with a glass partition separating the front (driver's) and rear (passenger) compartments.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun:

    • Berlin is known for its vibrant art scene and rich history.
    • She moved to the state of Berlin to study at the university.

  • Noun (historical):

    • The nobleman arrived in a elegant berlin.
    • The vintage berlin in the museum showcased 19th-century luxury travel.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Berlin Wall": Refers to the concrete barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989, a potent symbol of the Cold War.

    • The fall of the Berlin Wall was a historic moment for Germany.

  • "Berlin airlift": Refers to the 1948-49 operation to supply West Berlin by air after the Soviet Union blockaded the city.

    • The Berlin airlift demonstrated the Allies' commitment to the city.
Variants and Related Words

  • Berliner (noun): A native or inhabitant of Berlin.

    • He is a proud Berliner.

  • West Berlin / East Berlin (proper nouns): The former divisions of the city during the Cold War period (1949-1990).

    • Checkpoint Charlie was a famous crossing point between East and West Berlin.
Synonyms
  • Capital (for the city): Seat of government.
  • Limousine, coach (for the vehicle): Types of luxury vehicles.
Related Phrases
  • "Ich bin ein Berliner": Famous phrase ("I am a Berliner") spoken by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963 to express solidarity with West Berlin.
    • Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech is still remembered today.
Noun
  1. a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
  2. United States songwriter (born in Russia) who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies (1888-1989)
  3. capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

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