hallstatt

Hall·statt·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawl-stat-n, hahl-shtaht-n]
- /hɔlˈstæt n, hɑlˈʃtɑt n/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawl-stat-n, hahl-shtaht-n]
- /hɔlˈstæt n, hɑlˈʃtɑt n/

Definitions of hallstatt word

adjective hallstatt of, relating to, or belonging to a variously dated early period of Iron Age culture in Europe, characterized by the use of bronze, the introduction of iron, and by artistic work in pottery, jewelry, etc. 1
adjective hallstatt of or relating to a late Bronze Age culture extending from central Europe to Britain and lasting from the 9th to the 5th century bc, characterized by distinctive burial customs, bronze and iron tools, etc 0
adjective hallstatt designating or of an Iron Age culture (c. 700-400 b.c.) in central Europe, characterized by swords of bronze or iron with winged metal terminals and by the domestication of horses 0

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Origin of hallstatt

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; Hallstatt, village in central Austria where remains were found + -an

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Parts of speech for Hallstatt

noun

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hallstatt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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