Lux·em·bourg or Lux·em·burg (l k s m-bûrg )1. A country of northwest Europe bordering on Belgium, Germany, and France. Created as a duchy in 1354, it was ruled successively by Burgundy, Spain, Austria, and France between 1443 and 1797, and it was made a grand duchy of the Netherlands by the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). In 1839 the greater part of it passed to Belgium. The remainder became autonomous in 1848 and was declared a neutral and independent territory in 1867. Luxembourg is the capital. Population: 480,000. 2. also Luxembourg City The capital of Luxembourg, in the southern part of the country. It developed around a heavily fortified tenth-century castle. Population: 76,400. Lux em·bourger, Luxem·burger n. |   |
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| Noun | 1. | Luxemburger - a native or inhabitant of Luxembourg Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxemburg - a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center European - a native or inhabitant of Europe |
| Adj. | 1. | Luxemburger - of or relating to the capital city of Luxemburg; "Luxemburger streets" |
| 2. | Luxemburger - of or relating to or characteristic of the grand duchy of Luxemburg or its people |
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