Luxembourg

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlÊŒk.sÉ™m.bɜːɡ/
• US IPA: /ˈlÊŒk.sÉ™m.bɝɡ/

Origin

From Middle High German Luccelemburc, from Old High German Lucilinburhuc, ultimately from lucilem ("little") + burg ("castle").

Alternative forms

• Luxemburg, Luxemburg City, Lëtzebuerg

Full definition of Luxembourg

Proper noun

1. A country in Europe having borders with Belgium, France and Germany. Member state of the European Union. Official language: Letzeburgesh. Official name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
2. A province of Wallonia, Belgium.
3. The capital city of Luxembourg (the country).
4. The district of Luxembourg (the country) that includes its capital city.

Derived terms

• Luxembourger
• Luxembourgian
• Luxembourgish