berlin
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Definition
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.
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
- a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
- United States songwriter (born in Russia) who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies (1888-1989)
- capital of Germany located in eastern Germany