Aachen

/ˈɑkən/

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Definitions of Aachen

noun
a city in western Germany near the Dutch and Belgian borders; formerly it was Charlemagne's northern capital

synonyms: Aix-la-Chapelle, Aken

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city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

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