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- [ber-lin, bur-lin]
- /bərˈlɪn, ˈbɜr lɪn/
- /bɜːˈlɪn/
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- [ber-lin, bur-lin]
- /bərˈlɪn, ˈbɜr lɪn/
Definitions of berlin word
- noun berlin the capital of Germany (1871–1945 and from 1990), formerly divided (1945–90) into the eastern sector, capital of East Germany, and the western sectors, which formed an exclave in East German territory closely affiliated with West Germany: a wall dividing the sectors was built in 1961 by the East German authorities to stop the flow of refugees from east to west; demolition of the wall began in 1989 and the city was formally reunited in 1990: formerly (1618–1871) the capital of Brandenburg and Prussia. Pop: 3 388 477 (2003 est) 3
- noun berlin Irving. original name Israel Baline, 1888–1989, US composer and writer of lyrics, born in Russia. His musical comedies include Annie Get Your Gun (1946); his most popular song is White Christmas 3
- noun berlin Sir Isaiah. 1909–97, British philosopher, born in Latvia, historian, and diplomat. His books include Historical Inevitability (1954) and The Magus of the North (1993) 3
- noun berlin a fine wool yarn used for tapestry work, etc 3
- noun berlin a four-wheeled two-seated covered carriage, popular in the 18th century 3
- noun berlin a limousine with a glass partition between the front and rear seats 3
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Origin of berlin
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; after Berlin, Germany; the carriage was allegedly designed about 1670 by an architect of the Elector of Brandenburg
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berlin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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