christiania

noun

chris·​ti·​ania ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nē-ə How to pronounce christiania (audio)
ˌkrish-,
ˌkri-stē-,
-ˈä-nē-ə

Word History

Etymology

Christiania, former name of Oslo, Norway

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of christiania was in 1905

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Cite this Entry

“Christiania.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christiania. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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