Ruhr
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major industrial region in Germany: The Ruhr is a densely populated metropolitan area in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, northwestern Germany. Historically, it was the center of German coal mining and heavy industry (steel, chemicals). 2. A river in Germany: The Ruhr is a river, approximately 219 km (136 miles) long, and a right-bank tributary of the Rhine River.
Usage Examples
- As a region:
- The Ruhr was crucial to Germany's industrial power in the 20th century.
- Many cities in the Ruhr, like Dortmund and Essen, have transformed old industrial sites into cultural centers.
- As a river:
- The Ruhr river flows through the region that bears its name.
- The water quality of the Ruhr has improved significantly in recent decades.
Advanced Usage
- "The Ruhrgebiet": This is the German name for the Ruhr region, literally meaning "Ruhr area" or "Ruhr district." It is often used interchangeably with "the Ruhr" in English contexts.
- The Ruhrgebiet is one of the largest urban agglomerations in Europe.
Variants and Related Words
- Ruhr Valley: A common alternative name for the region, emphasizing its geographical location along the river valley.
- Ruhr Area: Another synonym for the Ruhr region.
Synonyms
- For the region: The Ruhrgebiet, the Ruhr Valley, the Ruhr Area, the Rhineland (broader region, but often includes the Ruhr).
- For the river: (There is no common synonym; it is a proper noun for a specific river.)
Related Phrases
- "Battle of the Ruhr": Refers to a strategic bombing campaign against the Ruhr region by the Allies during World War II.
- The Battle of the Ruhr aimed to cripple Germany's industrial production.
- "Ruhr occupation": Refers to the period from 1923 to 1925 when French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr region due to Germany's failure to pay war reparations.
- The Ruhr occupation led to a period of hyperinflation and civil resistance in Germany.
Noun
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a major industrial and coal mining region in the valley of the Ruhr river in northwestern Germany
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a tributary of the Rhine
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