Karlsruhe

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proper noun

An independent city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the former capital of Baden.

OriginGerman Karl + Ruhe →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An independent city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the former capital of Baden.
  2. A rural district surrounding the city in Baden-Württemberg.
  3. A minor city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States.

Origin

  1. GermanKarl + Ruhe
  2. EnglishKarlsruhe

From German Karl + Ruhe ("rest"), after Charles III William of Baden-Durlach.

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APA

Karlsruhe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karlsruhe

MLA

“Karlsruhe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karlsruhe. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Karlsruhe,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karlsruhe.

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