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Nimwegen

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German

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnɪmˌveːɡən/, [ˈnɪmˌveː.ɡŋ̍], [-ˌʋeː-], [-ɡən]

Proper noun

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Nimwegen n (proper noun, strong, genitive Nimwegens)

  1. Nijmegen (city in the Netherlands)

Usage notes

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  • Still much predominantly called thus in the neighbouring state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Otherwise the Dutch form Nijmegen has also come to be used. Compare the same situation with Arnheim.
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