Arnhem

[ ahrn-hem, ahr-nuh m ]

/ ˈɑrn hɛm, ˈɑr nəm /

noun

a city in the central Netherlands, on the Rhine River: World War II battle 1944.

Definition for arnhem (2 of 2)

Gelderland

[ gel-der-land; Dutch khel-duh r-lahnt ]

/ ˈgɛl dərˌlænd; Dutch ˈxɛl dərˌlɑnt /

noun

a province in E Netherlands. 1965 sq. mi. (5090 sq. km). Capital: Arnhem.

Also called Guelders.

Example sentences from the Web for arnhem

Alb was in the ascendant, and the gilt had not had time to wear off the gingerbread before we arrived at Arnhem.

The Chauffeur and the Chaperon |C. N. Williamson
Enderby got to Arnhem about noon, and took us ‘in tow’ for our cycling tour.

The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland |J. Irwin Brown
Gelderland was divided into three (so-called) quarters, Nijmwegen, Zutphen and Arnhem.

History of Holland |George Edmundson
If we are separated, you will ask a Dutchman to take you to 76 Mamur in Arnhem.

A Yankee Flier Over Berlin |Al Avery

On the 4th of August, Maurice arrived at Arnhem with a force of seven thousand foot and twelve hundred horse.

History of the United Netherlands, 1590-1599, Vol. III. Complete |John Lothrop Motley

British Dictionary definitions for arnhem (1 of 2)

Arnhem

/ (ˈɑːnəm) /

noun

a city in the E Netherlands, capital of Gelderland province, on the Rhine: site of a World War II battle. Pop: 142 000 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for arnhem (2 of 2)

Gelderland

Guelderland

/ (ˈɡɛldəˌlænd, Dutch ˈxɛldərlɑnt) /

noun

a province of the E Netherlands: formerly a duchy, belonging successively to several different European powers. Capital: Arnhem. Pop: 1 960 000 (2003 est). Area: 5014 sq km (1955 sq miles) Also called: Guelders

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Arnhem

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