vienna
Definition
Noun: 1. The capital and largest city of Austria: A major European city located on the Danube River in northeastern Austria. 2. A historic cultural center: A city renowned as a historical home and hub for many famous composers and musicians.
Usage Examples
- As a proper noun (city):
- She moved to Vienna to study music.
- The conference will be held in Vienna next spring.
- Referring to its cultural significance:
- The musical heritage of Vienna is unparalleled.
- Many tourists visit Vienna to see the opera and historic concert halls.
Advanced Usage
- "Viennese" (adjective): Of or relating to Vienna.
- We enjoyed traditional Viennese pastries at the café.
- Used metonymically: The name "Vienna" can sometimes represent the Austrian government or its cultural institutions.
- The decision from Vienna will impact the entire region.
Variants and Related Words
- Viennese (adj.): Pertaining to the city or its culture.
- Wiener (n.): A German-derived term for a person or thing from Vienna (e.g., Wiener Schnitzel).
Synonyms
- The Austrian capital.
- (Historical/poetic) The City of Music.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Vienna waits for you": A phrase from a popular song, often used to suggest that opportunities or experiences are patiently available.
- "Congress of Vienna": A specific historical reference to the diplomatic conference (1814-1815) that reshaped Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
Noun
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the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
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