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Etymology

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Ruhr +‎ Gebiet (area)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʁuːɐ̯ɡəˌbiːt/
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Proper noun

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Ruhrgebiet n (proper noun, strong, genitive Ruhrgebietes or Ruhrgebiets)

  1. The Ruhr Area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
    Synonyms: (colloquial) Ruhrpott m; Kohlenpott m; Revier n