Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Agglomeration. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Agglomeration, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Agglomeration in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Agglomeration you have here. The definition of the word
Agglomeration will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Agglomeration, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
German
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin agglomerātiō, from agglomerō (“mass together”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Agglomeration f (genitive Agglomeration, plural Agglomerationen)
- agglomeration
- (Switzerland, urban studies) conurbation
- Synonyms: Agglo, Ballungsgebiet, Konurbation
2019 September 26, Sarah Schmalz, Kaspar Surber, “Aufbruch in der Tiefebene”, in WOZ:Die Wahlen 2019 werden in der Agglomeration entschieden. Unterwegs im Aargau, in St. Gallen und in Zug zeigt sich: Linke KandidatInnen gewinnen dort gerade ein neues Selbstvertrauen.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
2021, Christian Kracht, chapter V, in Eurotrash:Es gab keine Musik und keine Filme und keine Literatur, es gab gar nichts in der Schweiz, lediglich der Gier der Schweizer nach mehr Luxus, das Verlangen nach Sushi und bunten Turnschuhen und Porsche Cayennes und den Bau weiterer immenser Baumärkte in den wuchernden Agglomerationen.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
Declension
Declension of Agglomeration
Derived terms
Further reading