Leipzig

geographical name

Leip·​zig ˈlīp-sig How to pronounce Leipzig (audio)
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city at the confluence of three rivers in Saxony, eastern Germany population 502,979

Note: Leipzig suffered extensive damage in World War II.

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“Leipzig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leipzig. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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