Westphalian

adjective

West·pha·lian west-ˈfāl-yən

-ˈfā-lē-ən

: of or relating to Westphalia, a region of western Germany

Westphalian noun

plural Westphalians

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Westphalian was in 1599

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“Westphalian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Westphalian. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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