Definition

Proper noun: * A city in the Czech Republic: Brno is an industrial city located in the historical region of Moravia, southeast of Prague. It is the second-largest city in the Czech Republic.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We took a train from Prague to Brno.
  • The university in Brno is highly respected.
  • Many technology companies have offices in Brno.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and Cultural Context: Brno is known for its functionalist architecture (e.g., Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site), its motor racing circuit (Masaryk Circuit), and its role as a historical capital of Moravia.

Variants and Related Words

• Brnensko (Czech noun): The Brno region or area surrounding the city.
• Brněnský (Czech adjective): Meaning "of or relating to Brno" (e.g., Brněnský průmysl - Brno industry).

Synonyms

• City
• Metropolis (in the context of being a major urban center)

Related Idioms and Phrases

Noun

1. an industrial city in Moravia in Czech Republic to the southeast of Prague