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frankfurt

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɹæŋkfɝt// UK //fɹˈæŋkfɜːt// frank·furt

n. a major city in central Germany known for its large airport and financial district. It is often called Frankfurt am Main to distinguish it from a smaller city with the same name.

n. a major financial and transport hub in central Germany, situated on the river Main. When used without qualification, it refers to Frankfurt am Main, the seat of the European Central Bank.


SIMPLE

The flight to Frankfurt takes about two hours.

CONTEXTUAL

Many international travelers connect through Frankfurt because it has one of the busiest airports in Europe.

COMPLEX

As the financial heart of the Eurozone, Frankfurt hosts the headquarters of numerous global banking institutions and the German Stock Exchange.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from German Frankfurt.

Usage

Usually functions as a proper noun; when used as a common noun, it can refer to a type of smoked sausage, though 'frankfurter' is more common for the food item.

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